Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II
Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II
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Skeney57
Sydney, Australia24,416 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
This is one of many bridges that cross the River Tiber and this one serves the pedestrian mall heading to the Vatican City. Named in honour of the first King of the unified states of Italy who passed in 1878 , it was finished in 1911. The large bronzed winged Victories on the end pedestals catch your attention as you pass. Pity about the graffiti which adorns this lovely bridge?
Written July 30, 2023
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom11,165 contributions
Jun 2022
One of the many bridges that cross the Rome’s Tiber River, Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II is a central, landmark bridge, connecting the city centre to Vatican City.
It’s a relative newbie compared to some of the other bridges and was designed in 1886 but not completed until 1911.
It’s a very busy bridge with lots of traffic but there are adequate footpaths on both sides.
What catches the eye here are the 4 large, allegorical sculptures along the bridge. Carved from travertine marble they symbolise ‘Oppression Conquered’, ‘Loyalty to the State’, ‘the Flame of Freedom’ and the ‘Unification of Italy’. They are full of heightened drama which is not at all surprising because this was the period following Italian unification. They were intended to celebrate and glorify the ideals of a new Italy.
Two colossal bronze winged Victories also stand at both ends of the bridge. However, they are best seen from a distance as you approach the bridge because the very tall pedestals make it very hard to see them up close.
It’s a relative newbie compared to some of the other bridges and was designed in 1886 but not completed until 1911.
It’s a very busy bridge with lots of traffic but there are adequate footpaths on both sides.
What catches the eye here are the 4 large, allegorical sculptures along the bridge. Carved from travertine marble they symbolise ‘Oppression Conquered’, ‘Loyalty to the State’, ‘the Flame of Freedom’ and the ‘Unification of Italy’. They are full of heightened drama which is not at all surprising because this was the period following Italian unification. They were intended to celebrate and glorify the ideals of a new Italy.
Two colossal bronze winged Victories also stand at both ends of the bridge. However, they are best seen from a distance as you approach the bridge because the very tall pedestals make it very hard to see them up close.
Written March 2, 2023
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Viktorija J
Vilnius, Lithuania58 contributions
Jan 2020
Nice bridge, wonderful monument of history. But the smell from the river smelled poorly. Not very crowdly.
Written February 13, 2020
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AMohsen
Port Said, Egypt567 contributions
Feb 2020
It was also a pleasant experience to pass through this picturesque bridge that is pretty by its sculptures.
Written January 27, 2021
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Keren B
London, UK585 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
We walked on the bridge and it was very cute, lots of places to take photos from
The bridge is busy, but not as busy as the others near it
The bridge is busy, but not as busy as the others near it
Written October 14, 2019
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Brad
Hong Kong, China174,695 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
There are a handful of bridges crossing the Tiber River including Ponte Vittoria Emanuelle II situated just west of the ancient St. Angelo Bridge. This is a three-arched bridge created in the early 20th-century and is part of a major throughway with fairly heavy road traffic today. It is named after the important 19th-century figure and first King of the Unified Italy, Vittorio Emanuele II (reign 1861-1878).
Pedestrians can walk on both sides of the bridge and enjoy the bronze Winged Victory statues on both ends as well as the dramatic allegorical sculptures situated along the bridge. They are quite attractive to see up close. Note, this is convenient pedestrian bridge crossing for those making way to Vatican City to visit the Museums and St. Peter's. You can return this way to recross the Tiber back to the city centre. Or try St. Angelo Bridge just east of here. It is also a stellar bridge to see up close and cross on foot.
Pedestrians can walk on both sides of the bridge and enjoy the bronze Winged Victory statues on both ends as well as the dramatic allegorical sculptures situated along the bridge. They are quite attractive to see up close. Note, this is convenient pedestrian bridge crossing for those making way to Vatican City to visit the Museums and St. Peter's. You can return this way to recross the Tiber back to the city centre. Or try St. Angelo Bridge just east of here. It is also a stellar bridge to see up close and cross on foot.
Written March 23, 2024
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Noraatc
Sudbury, MA39,141 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
Certainly not my favorite bridge on the Tevere. The sculptures are so rough, pompous and dull… No charm at all, but a great place to take pictures of its magnificent neighbors, Ponte Sant’Angelo and Castello Sant’Angelo.
Written January 16, 2023
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Vadim
Murmansk, Russia34,571 contributions
Jun 2021
This bridge, unlike its neighbors (Sant'Angelo and the bridges on the island of Tiberina) is not very old. The bridge was designed by architect Ennio de Rossi in 1886 as part of a large-scale reconstruction plan for Rome after the unification of Italy. Marble sculptural groups on the bridge, installed according to the results of the 1908 concupes, are devoted to the same theme: "Freedom" by the sculptor Giovanni Nicollini, "Triumph of Victory" by Italo Griselli, "Unity of Italy by Cesare Reduzzi and even "Loyalty to the Constitution" by Giuseppe Romagnoli. On both sides there are large columns with bronze figures of the "Winged Victory". The pathos is off the scale. Like in Piazza Venezia.
Written November 28, 2021
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Greg
Cambridge, UK5,219 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Different to other bridges in Rome as there are numerous large sculptures on top of the pillars. Appears to be a busy through road as traffic was heavy around 09:00. We found it a great way to access the area just outside of Vatican City.
Written February 25, 2020
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MrMrsHappyR
Liverpool, UK1,439 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Great looking bridge from the side views bit very busy with traffic if standing on it. There are some impressive statues and sculptures along it. Some great views of the Castell too.
Written February 9, 2020
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