Taro Bridge

The Taro Bridge extends across 565 meters over the Taro River, connecting the municipalities of Parma, Noceto, and Fontevivo through its stone arch design.

Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, commissioned the construction of this permanent bridge in 1816, with engineers Antonio Cocconcelli and Giambattista Ferrari completing it in 1821.

The bridge features sculptures by Giuseppe Carra depicting four rivers of the Duchy: Parma, Taro, Enza, and Stirone, representing regional waterways.

Located along Via Emilia Ovest, the bridge remains a primary crossing point for vehicles and pedestrians traveling between Parma and surrounding municipalities.

The structure contains twenty arches and required over 2 million Lire to build, incorporating elements from previous bridges dating back to Roman times.

Location: Parma

Location: Noceto

Location: Fontevivo

Inception: 19 century

Length: 565.5 m

Address: via Emilia Ovest ‒ Fontevivo (PR)

GPS coordinates: 44.82270,10.22404

Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:51