Ponte Pietra is the oldest bridge in Verona, a remarkable survivor of Roman engineering that has linked the two banks of the Adige since 100 BC. Built along the ancient Via Postumia, it served as a vital crossing for travellers moving between Genoa and Aquileia. The bridge’s five arches reflect the city’s layered history: two Roman arches remain on the left side, while the others were rebuilt in the Middle Ages and RenaissanceVisit Verona. Destroyed during the Second World War, Ponte Pietra was meticulously reconstructed in 1957 using its original stones, restoring its elegant mix of travertine and brick. Today it stands in one of Verona’s most scenic settings, offering sweeping river views and forming a dramatic approach to Castel San Pietro. Ponte Pietra remains a living symbol of the city’s endurance, beauty, and ancient origins.
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Ponte Pietra spans the Adige River in Verona, connecting the historic center on the west bank to the Veronetta neighborhood on the east bank. Dating back to 100 BC, this Roman arch bridge with its elegant stone arches links directly to the Teatro Romano and Archaeological Museum just across the river. Nearby landmarks include the Duomo Cathedral complex and Battistero di San Giovanni in Fonte to the west, Giardino Giusti and Chiesa di Santa Maria in Organo a short uphill walk east, and easy access to Piazza delle Erbe and the Arena di Verona within a 10-minute stroll.
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Museo Archeologico al Teatro Romano
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Museo Lapidario Maffeiano
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Museo di Storia Naturale
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Museo degli Affreschi
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Galleria d'Arte Moderna Achille Forti
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Casa di Giulietta
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Children’s Museum Verona
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Verona
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Foundation Museum Miniscalchi Erizzo
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Ma - Museo Africano
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Shakespeare Interactive Museum
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Museo della Radio "Guglielmo Marconi"
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Vivere la Storia
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Museo Conte c/o Antica Tipografia Artistica Arche Scaligere
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Teatro Filarmonico
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Teatro Nuovo Verona
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Teatro Ristori
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Teatro Stimate
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Teatro Santa Teresa
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Teatro Camploy
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Palazzo Maffei Casa Museo
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Castelvecchio Museum
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Gallery dello Scudo
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Studio la Città
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Chiesa di Santa Maria della giustizia vecchia
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Soave Castle
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Palazzo del Podestà
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Palazzo Canossa
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Verona Cathedral
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Church of Saint Zeno
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Basilica di Sant' Anastasia
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Chiesa di San Fermo Maggiore
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Basilica di San Lorenzo Verona
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Chiesa di Sant'Eufemia
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Church of Saint Mary 'Antica'
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Chiesa di San Giovanni in Foro
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San Giovanni in Valle
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Santi Apostoli, Verona
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Chiesa di Santa Maria in Organo
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Battistero di San Giovanni in Fonte
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Arena di Verona
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Torre dei Lamberti
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Piazza delle Erbe
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Arco dei Gavi
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Scaliger Tombs
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Giusti Garden
Botanical Garden
Giardino Botanico Marzana
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Parco delle Colombare
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Parco di Villa Buri
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Arsenale Franz Josef I
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Castello Visconteo
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Castel San Felice
Castle
Porta Palio
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