Ponte di Annibale

Sadly Hannibal did not use this bridge but still a lovely and unexpected treasure

My accommodation was right next to this bridge which captured my imagination. Its a shame none of the signs are in English but a couple of clicks and I found it on the net. It turns out, as historians...

A bridge of more than 2000 years

A Roman bridge is over a street but until the 19th century it was over the river Boate wich was diverted The bridge is completely covered with grace and vines and is closed by two iron gates

Unexpected landmark when staying in Rapallo!

Hannibal's Bridge (Italian: Ponte Annbale is apparently one of the oldest structures, dating back to Roman imperial times, in the city of Rapallo. The bridge is closed and no longer in use.

Hard to believe

That there was a river running under this bridge and it’s over 1000 years old. Seems odd to have this in the middle of a residential area without knowing the history.

Surprenant témoignage du passé

En pleine ville, à l’écart des quartiers historiques, on est intrigué par ce pont qui enjambe une rue, mais qu’on ne peut pas emprunter. Il s’agit d’un très vieux pont, construit il y a plus de mille ...