Roman bridge on Rubicone River, Roman bridge in Savignano sul Rubicone, Italy
The Roman bridge on the Rubicone River is a stone bridge in Savignano sul Rubicone, built probably under Augustus in the 1st century AD. It has three large arches of Istrian stone, two central piers, a total length of 24.20 m, a width of 7 m and a height of 10 m. The arches have a maximum internal span of 6.50 m and a maximum height of 8.25 m. The bridge was destroyed in 1944 and rebuilt from 1963 to 1965; the 2005 restoration replaced the brick parapets.
The bridge was built during the reign of Augustus and connects the history of ancient Rome with present-day northern Italy. It was constructed during a period of intensive Roman expansion and infrastructure development in the region.
The bridge takes its name from the river it spans and stands as a visible reminder of ancient Roman construction methods that visitors can observe firsthand. Local residents and travelers use the crossing as a place to connect with the region's Roman past.
The site is reachable via a minor road, and parking spaces are available near the structure. Visitors should take time to view the bridge from different angles, especially from the riverbank below.
The Istrian stone blocks were thrown into the river when German troops blew up the bridge in September 1944; most were later recovered, numbered and put back in place during the 1963-65 reconstruction. The two brick parapets flanking the central piers are a 2005 restoration, not Roman work.
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