Ponte della Maddalena

The Ponte della Maddalena (Italian for " Magdalene Bridge"), also known as Ponte del Diavolo (Italian for " Devil's Bridge ") is a bridge over the river Serchio near the town of Borgo a Mozzano in the Italian province of Lucca.

History

According to legend, Matilda of Tuscany, countess of Tuscany, led the construction.

A first bridge at this location was built from 1052 to 1115 and significantly expanded in 1300, making its present form was coined. She was part of the Via Francigena, took advantage of the pilgrims on their way to Rome francs to the tomb of the Apostles Peter and Paul.

The construction of the railway line Lucca - Aulla at the beginning of the 20th century a bridge arch on the western side had to be attached. The deck has been there ever since another survey, to allow passage of the railway.

Data

The bridge spans the river with three small and one large main arch with a span of 37.8 meters.

The deck follows the height profile of the arches, giving the bridge by the very high central arch her ​​peppy appearance.

  • Length: 95 m
  • Spans: 8.35 to 10.0 - 14.5 to 37.8 m
  • Bow heights: 4.0 - 5.0 to 7.0 - 18.5m
  • Width: 3.7 m
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