Ponte Garibaldi

Ponte Garibaldi is a bridge that links Lungotevere De' Cenci to Piazza Giuseppe Gioachino Belli in Rome (Italy), in the Rioni Regola and Trastevere.^[1]

Ponte Garibaldi
Coordinates	41°53′28.06″N 12°28′28.52″E
Crosses	Tiber
Locale	Rome
Characteristics
Total length	120 metres (390 ft)
History
Architect	Angelo Vescovali
Construction start	1884
Inaugurated	1888
Location
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Description

The bridge was designed by architect Angelo Vescovali and built between 1884 and 1888; it was dedicated to Giuseppe Garibaldi, "Hero of Two Worlds" and one of the fathers of Italian unification. The bridge, enlarged in 1959, was released to facilitate the expansion of the town towards Trastevere.^[2]

It has two metal spans, which lie on a central shaft and on two smaller shafts covered with travertine; it is 120 metres (390 ft) long.

Transports

The bridge is crossed by tram 8 and buses H, 780 e 781.