Ponte Degli Alpini
Ponte Degli Alpini
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This marvelous bridge made in wood, named Ponte Degli Alpini, is dated from 1209, although it was rebuilt some times along the centuries. It is also called Ponte Vecchio, and the view one can enjoy from it, over the Brenta river and facing the Alpes during the Winter, is simply great !
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FTMDave
Adria, Italy7,647 contributions
Dec 2021
Beautiful wooden bridge over the River Brenta in the centre of town.
From it there are lovely views of the Brenta and the mountains in the distance.
Vice versa there is a great view of the bridge from the courtyard of Palazzo Sturm (as well as from many other points of course).
From it there are lovely views of the Brenta and the mountains in the distance.
Vice versa there is a great view of the bridge from the courtyard of Palazzo Sturm (as well as from many other points of course).
Written 31 December 2021
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ScenerySteve
Beckington, UK487 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Really lovely covered wooden bridge with a very wide pedestrian thoroughfare. Fabulous views to the hills and mountains with the river on the foreground. Cooler on a hot summers day here than the rest of the town. Grappa and ceramics outles either side of the bridge plus a selection of bars and cafes in this traditional architectural area. Do go and see for yourself.
Written 25 June 2022
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Pablo A
Buenos Aires27 contributions
Sept 2012 • Family
Bassano del Grappa is a place that it is difficult to visit if nobody told you about. When, prior to my trip to Italy, I asked to my son's Italian teacher about the Veneto region; he did not hesitate and told me: just do not miss two places: my town, Treviso and Bassano del Grapa. He was totally right!
We started the trip from Venice with a rented car and did a one-day round trip of about 160 Km.; visiting Treviso, Montebeluna, Bassano del Grapa and Padua. Ideally you can buy good bread and prosciutto, a nice bottle of chianti at some of the paninoteca in Venice and enjoy the lunch at some of the breathtaking scenarios you'll visit during this journey.
The treasure of the trip is Bassano del Grappa and its wooden bridge, The medieval city dates from 998 and the symbol of the town is the covered "Ponte degli Alpini"; a wooden pontoon bridge designed by the architect Andrea Palladio in 1569.
The town is beautifull and has many other attractions such as Il Duomo (The Cathedral) and the Castello Superiore (Upper Castle), nice bars and coffe shops and of course is the place to taste one of the Italian national symbols: the Grappa made by distilling the skins, pulp, seeds, and stems left over from winemaking after pressing the grapes.
Two excellent places to buy some gifts after your visit are the Grapperia Bartolo Nardini and the Poli Distillerie; you'll find both stores at the two ends of the bridge.
We started the trip from Venice with a rented car and did a one-day round trip of about 160 Km.; visiting Treviso, Montebeluna, Bassano del Grapa and Padua. Ideally you can buy good bread and prosciutto, a nice bottle of chianti at some of the paninoteca in Venice and enjoy the lunch at some of the breathtaking scenarios you'll visit during this journey.
The treasure of the trip is Bassano del Grappa and its wooden bridge, The medieval city dates from 998 and the symbol of the town is the covered "Ponte degli Alpini"; a wooden pontoon bridge designed by the architect Andrea Palladio in 1569.
The town is beautifull and has many other attractions such as Il Duomo (The Cathedral) and the Castello Superiore (Upper Castle), nice bars and coffe shops and of course is the place to taste one of the Italian national symbols: the Grappa made by distilling the skins, pulp, seeds, and stems left over from winemaking after pressing the grapes.
Two excellent places to buy some gifts after your visit are the Grapperia Bartolo Nardini and the Poli Distillerie; you'll find both stores at the two ends of the bridge.
Written 22 November 2012
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17wandalust46
Laurel, NY297 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Everyone rated this very highly, so we walked over, and though it looked impressive from a side view,it’s under renovation. Disappointed.
Written 30 December 2019
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MercyFernandez
Vicenza, Italy18 contributions
May 2014 • Family
This bridge in Bassano del grappa is one of my favorite bridges in Italy. I heard it was built by shipmakers thus the shape of the roof that resembles the bottom of a ship. Every year there is a small parade by the Alpine military to celebrate the bridge.
Written 9 September 2014
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Franz H
Guntrausdorf166 contributions
Aug 2019
Easy to find during a stroll through the old town. Unfortunately it was closed for repairs during our visit, and crossing on foot was also not allowed - a pity!
Written 18 November 2019
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apioantunes
porto alegre, brasil98 contributions
Nov 2017
If you ever drive to Bassano Del Grapa, just walk around the small streets and Cross this very old bridge! Fantastic and now renewed !
Written 14 October 2018
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nancyen
Annapolis, MD770 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
This town and its charming bridge are just delightful. The bridge is currently being refurbished, but it doesn't make the pretty structure against the dramatic mountain backdrop any less beautiful.
There is a cute little restaurant nearby named Al Saiso and a grappa museum where you can sample a little firewater.
There are lots of other things to see and do in this town including strolling around the castle with its incredible views.
There is a cute little restaurant nearby named Al Saiso and a grappa museum where you can sample a little firewater.
There are lots of other things to see and do in this town including strolling around the castle with its incredible views.
Written 24 September 2018
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Leonie C
Sydney, Australia8 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
Despite currently being renovated with scaffolding on inside of bridge crossing, this icon of Bassano is well worth visiting. It's a wooden bridge originally designed by Andre Palladio and despite being destroyed and reconstructed many times it gives beautiful river views of Bassano del Grappa and the foothills behind the city. There is a small museum underneath the yellow bar at the south end of the bridge for history buffs. You can get a great view of the bridge from the south side by walking downstream beside the river. Try to time your visit for the late afternoon when the light on the buildings and the river is magical. It also provides an interesting view of the under side of the bridge.
Written 1 June 2017
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cgbtruck101
Barrie, Canada826 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
This entirely wooden bridge crosses the river Brenta and offers absolutely wonderful views, either north or south. Heavily damaged numerous times (most-recently in WWI), the bridge has seen a ton of history and one can feel it, just by walking on it.
There are also a fair amount of nice, artisan and food shops on the west end of the bridge, while the east end holds the Nardini grappa distillery, where arguably the best grappa in the world is made. Many restaurants in the area too, the ponte is a focal point, if you come to Bassano, for sure.
There are also a fair amount of nice, artisan and food shops on the west end of the bridge, while the east end holds the Nardini grappa distillery, where arguably the best grappa in the world is made. Many restaurants in the area too, the ponte is a focal point, if you come to Bassano, for sure.
Written 24 February 2017
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Mi hanno detto che il ponte e' ancora chiuso per il restauro...e' vero? Ma e' inaccessibile del tutto o si puo' lo stesso percorrerlo?
Written 30 March 2018
scusa il ritardo, a pedi è percorribile ma non ti puoi avvicinare ai lati poiche transennati
Written 8 April 2018
Angela H
Bradford, United Kingdom
Do you know when the current restoration work will be completed on the bridge? (We are visiting in September this year.)
Written 27 May 2017
The works are still ongoing (end of August) and are far from being over. But the bridgr is still well worth the detour as the whole historicakl center of Bassano
Written 13 September 2017
Angela H
Bradford, United Kingdom
Do you know when the current restoration works will be completed on the bridge?
Written 27 May 2017
Well, the restoration was planned to be finished before the high season, however, who knows. Anyway , it worth a detour, and the bridge is open for pedestrians . Enjoy it.
Written 28 May 2017
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