Roman bridge, Archaeological site in Naples, Italy

The Roman bridge is an archaeological site on via Conte della Cerra in the Salvator Rosa area of Naples, at the edge of the historic centre. It was found in 2000 during construction of the Salvator Rosa metro station and later restored. In the 18th century its ruins were incorporated into a palace, and niches and mangers were cut into the viaduct.

The structure belonged to the ancient via Antiniana per colles, the first road built in 470 BC to link Neapolis and Puteoli across the Vomero hill. Rediscovered in 2000 during construction of the Salvator Rosa metro station, it was restored. In the 18th century its ruins were absorbed into a palace, and niches and mangers were cut from the viaduct.

The bridge belonged to the via Antiniana per colles, the road built in 470 BC linking Neapolis and Puteoli across the Vomero hill. In the 18th century its ruins were absorbed into a palace, and niches and mangers were cut into the viaduct. A neoclassical church of the early 19th century stands nearby and periodically displays contemporary art.

The site is reachable within the urban area, though accessibility can be limited by modern construction. Visitors should allow time to explore and be prepared for uneven ancient surfaces.

In the 18th century the bridge-viaduct ruins were absorbed into a palace, and niches and mangers were cut into the structure for reuse. Rediscovered only in 2000 during work on the Salvator Rosa metro station, it now stands in the park beside that station.