Alda Merini Bridge, Pedestrian bridge over Naviglio Grande in Milan, Italy
The Alda Merini Bridge is a metal footbridge that spans the Naviglio Grande canal, connecting Via Corsico to Ripa di Porta Ticinese in the Navigli district. Its structure allows pedestrians to cross between the two banks where commercial and residential buildings face the waterway.
The footbridge received its name in 2019, a decade after poet Alda Merini's death. This naming honored her connection to Milan and her literary legacy in the city.
The bridge is named after Milan's poet Alda Merini, who lived in the Navigli district and left a mark on the neighborhood's literary scene. Visitors interested in literature often stop here as a starting point to learn about her life and work.
The bridge provides a direct crossing between both sides of the canal and is accessible to pedestrians of all ages. The best times to cross are early morning or late afternoon when the area around the canal is quieter.
The naming ceremony came about because more than 5000 people signed a public petition calling for it. This grassroots effort shows how deeply the local community valued preserving the poet's memory in their neighborhood.
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