Ponte Isabella, 19th century stone bridge in Turin, Italy.
Ponte Isabella is a stone bridge from the 19th century that spans the Po River with five arches and measures approximately 13 meters wide. The structure connects the northern and southern parts of Turin and is crossed daily by thousands of people.
A devastating flood in 1706 created the need for a new bridge, which was eventually built between 1810 and 1813 under French and Italian supervision. After Turin's liberation from Napoleon's rule, it was nearly demolished, but King Vittorio Emanuele I intervened to preserve it.
The bridge is named after Princess Isabella, reflecting its importance in royal history. Today it serves as a daily crossing point for pedestrians and vehicles connecting two parts of the city.
The crossing is easily accessible for pedestrians and vehicles from both sides of the Po River. Several tram and bus lines stop nearby, making access by public transportation straightforward.
Embedded in the foundation are 88 coins and medals from Napoleonic military campaigns, along with a silver ingot sealed in the central column. These hidden objects tell the story of when the bridge was built and are typically not visible to visitors.
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