This is one of my favourite buildings of Verona, Ponte di Castelvecchio, also known as Ponte Scaligero.
It was built in three years, most likely in 1354-1356, by Cangrande II della Scala (hence the name Scaligero) to grant him a safe way of escape from the annexed castle in the event of a rebellion of the population against his tyrannic rule. The bridge was totally destroyed by the retreating German troops on April 25, 1945. A faithful reconstruction begun in 1949 and was finished in 1951.
I like the three arches and their different size. I often pass on this bridge coming from the town centre (on the right) to take my daughter to a little park that's just at the other side of the bridge. Click here to see my previous post featuring the bridge, the one about the two girls who skipped school!
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This is a beautifully designed bridge. How nice that it was reconstructed and kept true to it's original form. When I look at our utilitarian, metal, erector-set style bridge over our river, I feel like I'm living on another planet!
Does castelvecchio mean old castle?
Scarpa renovated part of this museum, right? I love his sensibilities and detailing.
He designed the Olivetti showroom in Venice, too, which I saw while there. We also traveled out to the Brion cemetary, which was a little hike, but very cool to see!
Kitty, that's right, Castelvecchio means old castle. And, yes, Scarpa renovated the part of the castle that hosts the Museum.
I think the ratio of the three arcs makes the bridge more beautifl.
Pretty bridge...so Italian!
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The name "Verona" caught my eye and I began to think of who might have a daily photo about Verona. A small hamlet not far from where I was born. It has less than 100 families in it. I assume it was named for your city or some other city overseas. You have a nice blog here.
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