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- Europe
- Italy
- Verona
- Ponte Scaligero
Ponte Scaligero
Also known as the Castelvecchio Bridge, the Ponte Scaligero
spans 160 feet (48.7 m) across the Adige River, the largest span in
the world at the time of its construction. Originally built between
1354 and 1356, the bridge was completely destroyed during World War
II by retreating German troops in April 1945, but was reconstructed
between 1949 and 1951. The bridge's upper part was built with red
bricks, as are all Veronese landmarks from the Scaliger era, while
the lower part of the bridge is made up of white marble. The bridge
is open all day, every day and is one of the best places to enjoy
spectacular views over the city of Verona, as well as views of the
adjoining Castelvecchio Castle, a 14th-century red-brick structure
of considerable grandeur.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.