Scalo de Pinedo

Scalo de Pinedo is an inland port and archaeological site along Lungotevere Arnaldo da Brescia featuring a network of ramps and stairs that descend toward the Tiber. The wide staircase faces the river and preserves its original layout, revealing how goods and people once moved between the city and water.

Built in the late 1800s as a replacement for Porto di Ripetta, this port served craftspeople and industrial facilities along Via Flaminia until the early 1900s. It represented a crucial link for moving goods and materials into the city by water.

The site features a 16-meter bronze monument dedicated to Giacomo Matteotti, with memorial plaques commemorating his opposition to fascism.

The site sits between Ponte Pietro Nenni and Ponte Giacomo Matteotti bridges and is open to the public along the riverbank. You can reach it easily on foot from the street above, and the steps offer views of the river from different levels.

The site took its name in 1925 from Commander Francesco de Pinedo, who landed here after a long-distance flight. This connection to an aviation pioneer adds an unexpected layer to its history as a water port.