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Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II
Rome Italy
2016

As you walk along the 354 feet of the Ponte Vittorio, you will encounter four allegorical sculptures. They were carved from travertine marble in 1911. They symbolize Oppression Conquered, Loyalty to the State, Freedom and the Unification of Italy. The bridge was designed by Ennio De Rossi and opened on the 50th anniversary of Italy’s unification.

Located immediately downstream from Sant’Angelo Bridge, Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II connects Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, in the historic center, to Rione XIV - Borgo and the Vatican.

Architect Ennio De Rossi conceived and designed it in 1886. In 1889, the construction started but the works were soon interrupted. In 1908, they were taken up again by the Allegri firm, which built the bridge respecting the original project.

Ponte Vittorio is spread over three masonry arches, is 110 meters long, and 20 wide. It has a sumptuous sculptural decoration with four...

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