Ponte Giacomo Matteotti, Roma
The bridge of Giacomo Matteotti, also known as Ponte Matteotti, is one of the most unusual bridges in Rome. It is located on the Tiber River and connects two districts of the Eternal City. The project of the bridge of Giacomo Matteotti belongs to one of the most famous Italian architects – Augusto Antonelli. The construction started in 1924 and lasted for five years. The grand opening of the bridge took place on April 21, 1929.
The name was given to the bridge after the end of World War II, it was named after one of the leaders of the Italian socialist revolution, lawyer Giacomo Matteotti, as this famous politician was abducted near the bridge.
The bridge is built of bricks and is decorated with two arches, which are separated by small round windows. The length of the bridge is 140 m.
How to get there
The Ponte Matteotti is located in the North-Western part of Rome. It is situated on the routes of:
- buses No. 89, 490, 495, 628, 982;
- tram number 19.
