Ponte della Vittoria, Steel bridge between San Donà di Piave and Musile di Piave, Italy.
Ponte della Vittoria is a steel bridge crossing the Piave River between San Donà di Piave and Musile di Piave, spanning 210 meters with a width of 12 meters. It features four independent steel spans supported by three masonry pillars that distribute the load across the river.
The original bridge was destroyed during World War I in 1917, then rebuilt starting in 1920 by the Lombard company Badoni-Bellani-Benazzoli. This reconstruction restored the vital connection between the two communities after the devastation of war.
Each August 7, the mayors of Musile and San Donà meet on the bridge to renew their friendship agreement, a ritual that reflects the bond between these two riverside communities. This gathering has become a meaningful moment that brings the towns together across the river.
The bridge features lateral walkways on both sides, providing separate paths for pedestrians and cyclists for safe crossing. The well-defined pathways make it straightforward to navigate across the river on foot or by bicycle.
The bridge was painted in a striking blue color scheme during renovation work in the early 2000s, a design choice by Italian architect Ettore Sottsass. This distinctive coloring stands out in the landscape and has become one of its most recognizable features.
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