Ponte del Diavolo, Medieval bridge in Lanzo Torinese, Italy.
The Ponte del Diavolo spans 65 meters across the Stura River, featuring a single arch design with steep approaches on both sides.
Built in 1378 at a cost of 1,400 florins, the bridge connected Lanzo Torinese with Turin while bypassing territories controlled by rival rulers.
The bridge earned its name from a local tale where the devil constructed it after previous attempts collapsed, demanding the soul of its first crosser.
The structure maintains a minimum width of 2.27 meters and rises 16 meters above the river, allowing pedestrians to cross between Via Frasca and Via Cafasse.
In 1564, town authorities installed a gate on the bridge to block travelers during plague outbreaks, protecting Lanzo Torinese from epidemics.
Location: Lanzo Torinese
Length: 65 m
Address: Parco Ponte del Diavolo
GPS coordinates: 45.26791,7.48147
Latest update: May 13, 2025 15:35
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