The Ponte Scaligero is a 14th-century fortified bridge built as an escape route from Castelvecchio, the Scaligeri dynasty’s fortress on the Adige. Built in 1354-1356, destroyed by German forces in 1945, rebuilt from recovered original stones and reopened in 1951. The three brick arches and crenellated parapet are one of the best examples of Scaligeri military architecture. Free pedestrian access adjacent to Castelvecchio; combine with the museum.
bridge in Verona
Ponte Scaligero
The Ponte Scaligero is a fortified medieval bridge built between 1354 and 1356 by Cangrande II della Scala as an escape route from Castelvecchio, the fortress it connects to the far bank of the Adige. German forces destroyed it in 1945 along with most of Verona's other bridges.
- Type
- bridge
- Destination
- Verona
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Founded
- 1356
- Era
- Medieval
- Address
- Corso Castelvecchio, 37121 Verona
- Coordinates
- 45.4405, 10.9873