Taro Bridge, Stone bridge in Ponte Taro, Italy
Taro Bridge is a stone structure that spans the river of the same name, connecting Parma, Noceto, and Fontevivo through its series of arches. The construction stretches roughly 565 meters and demonstrates classical stone arch engineering with careful stonework throughout.
Duchess Marie Louise commissioned this permanent bridge in 1816, with engineers Antonio Cocconcelli and Giambattista Ferrari overseeing its completion in 1821. The project resulted from a need to strengthen connections between the surrounding municipalities.
Sculptures by Giuseppe Carra decorate the bridge, each representing one of four rivers that flow through the region: Parma, Taro, Enza, and Stirone. These stone figures tell the story of the waterways that shape the landscape.
The structure runs along Via Emilia Ovest and serves as a main crossing point for both vehicles and pedestrians. Traffic can be busy during peak hours, so allow time if you plan to walk across.
The structure was built with foundations from earlier bridge constructions that reach back to Roman times. This layering of history beneath modern stonework shows how the site has served as a crossing point across many centuries.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
