Ponte romano di Palazzolo sull'Oglio

The Ponte romano di Palazzolo sull'Oglio spans the Oglio River with multiple arches constructed from carefully shaped stone blocks quarried from Sarnico. The structure connects both riverbanks and defines the townscape with its solid, crafted form.

The structure was built during the Roman period as part of the Via Gallica, connecting major settlements from Grado to Turin through the Po Valley. Medieval fortifications were added to both ends during conflicts between Brescia and Bergamo over water rights.

The bridge displays Roman engineering with its full arch design and remains a testament to ancient construction techniques visible today. Local people and visitors walk across this structure that embodies centuries of craftsmanship and knowledge.

You can visit the bridge throughout the year and observe it from both riverbanks while exploring the surrounding historic town center. Access is straightforward and the setting offers good opportunities to view the structure from different angles.

The fortifications at both ends were built during regional power struggles when neighboring states sought control over water passages. These layers tell of a time when strategic river crossings were fiercely contested.

GPS coordinates: 45.59807,9.88176

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:00