Ponte Cittadella

The Cittadella Bridge spans 185 meters across the Tanaro River with a white arch rising 32.5 meters above the roadway and separate paths for vehicles and pedestrians.

The initial wooden bridge from 1168 was replaced by stone structures through centuries until the 1994 flood damaged the nineteenth-century version, leading to a new design.

The bridge connects the modern city center of Alessandria with the eighteenth-century Cittadella fortress, integrating contemporary architecture with historical preservation.

The structure incorporates sound-absorbing panels along vehicle lanes and features porphyry stone pavements on the pedestrian section that matches traditional local materials.

The bridge's asymmetrical design employs opposing curves and a central void between traffic lanes, creating a distinctive silhouette against the Alessandria skyline.

Location: Alessandria

Architects: Richard Meier

Length: 206.4 m

GPS coordinates: 44.91893,8.60932

Latest update: June 2, 2025 03:38