Ponte San Paolo, Roman bridge in Vicenza, Italy.
Ponte San Paolo is a stone arch bridge spanning the Retrone River with a single large arch that replaced the ancient Roman structure with multiple arches. It connects two districts of the city and serves both pedestrians and vehicle traffic.
The original bridge came from ancient times and was an important crossing over the Retrone River. In 1875 it was demolished and replaced by the single-arch structure that stands today.
The name references Saint Paul and reflects the religious importance bridges held in medieval cities. Today it serves as an ordinary crossing where pedestrians and vehicles pass through without much thought to its past.
The bridge is easy to reach on foot and offers a direct path between districts. Visitors should note that it remains open in all weather and sometimes experiences vehicle traffic.
During the 1875 demolition, workers found late antique fragments and objects in the riverbed beneath the bridge. These discoveries showed that this spot served as a crossing for many centuries.
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