Ponte Umberto I
| Ponte Umberto I | |
|---|---|
 Ponte Umberto I, Rome | |
| Crosses | River Tiber |
| Locale | Rome, Ponte and Prati Quarters, Italy |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Masonry |
| Total length | 105 m (344.5 ft) |
| History | |
| Designer | Angelo Vescovali |
| Construction begin | 1885 |
| Construction end | 1895 |
| Opened | 1895 |
Ponte Umberto I, also known as Ponte Umberto, is a bridge that links Piazza di Ponte Umberto I to Piazza dei Tribunali, in Rome (Italy), in the rioni Ponte and Prati.[1]
Description
The bridge was designed by architect Angelo Vescovali and built between 1885 and 1895; it was dedicated to King of Italy Umberto I, who inaugurated the bridge together with his consort Margherita of Savoy. The bridge links the Palace of Justice (popularly known as Palazzaccio) to the area surrounding Piazza Navona.[2]
It shows three masonry arches covered with travertine and stone of Subiaco and is about 105 m (344 ft) long.
Notes
Bibliography
- Ravaglioli, Armando (1997). Roma anno 2750 ab Urbe condita. Storia, monumenti, personaggi, prospettive. Rome: Tascabili Economici Newton. ISBN 88-8183-670-X.
- Rendina, Claudio (Rome). Enciclopedia di Roma. Newton Compton Editori. ISBN 88-541-0304-7. Check date values in:
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Coordinates: 41°54′10″N 12°28′16″E / 41.90278°N 12.47111°E