Ponte delle Sirenette, Iron footbridge in Parco Sempione, Milan, Italy.
The Ponte delle Sirenette is an iron footbridge that crosses a lake section in Parco Sempione and features a cast iron mermaid statue at each corner. The structure connects two park areas and is used daily by visitors who stop to admire the finely detailed figures.
The bridge was designed in 1842 by Francesco Tettamanzi and originally spanned a canal called Naviglio della Martesana. It was relocated to its present location in Parco Sempione in 1930.
The four mermaid statues are touched by park visitors who believe this brings luck in matters of the heart. People often stop on the bridge to observe the sculptures and take photographs.
The bridge is located centrally within the park and is easy to find by following the lakeside path. The crossing is flat and straightforward to traverse, making it accessible for visitors of all mobility levels.
The four mermaid figures were cast with great attention to detail by Benedetto Cacciatori and showcase early 19th-century metalworking skill. The material and fine details make the bridge a rare example of cast iron design from that era.
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