Ponte di Ganda, Stone bridge in Morbegno, Italy.
Ponte di Ganda crosses the Adda River using three arches, with the central arch taller than the two flanking ones. The structure now links the municipalities of Morbegno and Civo and remains accessible to pedestrians and cyclists.
Construction took place in 1778 following designs by engineer Francesco Bernardino Ferrari to replace an earlier structure destroyed by flooding in 1772. This reconstruction restored a vital river crossing for the region.
The bridge takes its name from the Ganda district, where the local dialect refers to the rocky terrain surrounding the area. Today it serves as a valued passage between the two communities for those traveling on foot or by bicycle.
The bridge has been restricted to pedestrian and bicycle traffic since 2014, offering a direct link between the two communities. The terrain in this area can be uneven, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
The central arch was specially designed to allow vessels with full sails to pass through, according to an 1808 engineering report. This reflects how significant river navigation was for the region at that time.
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