Ponte Vecchio, Florence
Must-SeeThe iconic bridge of shops — goldsmiths since 1593. Walk through at sunset for golden light and river views.
Rialto Bridge, Venice
Must-SeeVenice's oldest Grand Canal crossing — stone arches with shops. The morning fish market at the foot is classic Venice.
Ponte dei Sospiri (Bridge of Sighs), Venice
Must-SeeConnecting the Doge's Palace to the prison — convicts' last view of Venice. Best photographed from the Ponte della Paglia.
Ponte delle Torri, Spoleto
Must-SeeA 230m aqueduct-bridge spanning a gorge at 80m height. Walk across for vertigo-inducing views. One of Italy's most dramatic structures.
Roman Bridge, Pont-Saint-Martin
Must-SeeA single Roman arch spanning 36m — still standing after 2,000 years. A reminder of Roman engineering excellence.
Where to start
Italy has the world's greatest concentration of bridges. Use this guide to find the masterpieces — then let yourself be surprised by what you discover on your own.