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Verona, Pietra bridge sent on December 28, 2020 (12:13) by Guglielmo Toscano. 101 comments, 1851 views.

at 17mm, 1/160 f/13.0, ISO 100, hand held.

Il ponte Pietra è il più antico ponte di Verona sul fiume Adige, l'unico rimasto di epoca romana. Sopravvissuto a diverse alluvioni, è stato fatto brillare durante la seconda guerra mondiale dai soldati tedeschi in ritirata, quindi ricostruito ricomponendo per anastilosi le pietre recuperate dal letto del fiume. Si colloca in un punto che fin dalla Preistoria doveva presentare un guado, punto d'incontro cruciale tra diverse vie di comunicazione a cui si deve la nascita della città di Verona. Un primo ponte in legno venne messo in opera durante la costruzione della via Postumia nel 148 a.C. nel medesimo punto in cui era presente il guado, in quanto in quel luogo il fiume raggiunge una larghezza minima di 92 metri e la corrente arriva con una potenza ridotta a causa dell'ampio meandro che deve compiere. Successivamente il ponte ligneo venne sostituito da quello lapideo, di cui sono giunte integre fino a noi le due arcate di sinistra, realizzate in opera quadrata con pile prismatiche rostrate. Dopo che divenne colonia latina nell'89 a.C., la città, che fino a quel momento sorgeva su Colle San Pietro, venne ricostruita all'interno dell'ansa dell'Adige secondo i rigorosi schemi ortogonali romani, e proprio per questo motivo il ponte, che era precedente alla rifondazione della città, non si trova correttamente orientato rispetto i decumani della città, che furono tracciati in un secondo momento rispetto al sobrio ma monumentale ponte. In età imperiale il ponte subì probabilmente dei restauri, come dimostra la presenza della raffigurazione di una divinità fluviale sul concio di chiave della seconda arcata di sinistra, databile alla seconda metà del II secolo. Ponte Pietra subì però la sua ferita più grave il 24 aprile 1945, quando venne minato e fatto esplodere dai soldati tedeschi in ritirata, deflagrazione che lasciò integra solamente l'arcata verso città. Il professor Piero Gazzola, soprintendente ai monumenti di Verona, supportato dall'intera opinione pubblica, scelse di ricostruire il ponte com'era e dov'era, grazie alla collaborazione tecnica dell'architetto veronese Libero Cecchini e al contributo specialistico di storici, archeologi, ingegneri, docenti universitari e diversi altri esperti e tecnici. La fase di lettura delle stratificazioni storiche evidenziarono le tre fasi di costruzione, quella romana, quella medievale e quella veneziana, dove quella romana era costituita da grandi blocchi di pietra lavorati a grossa sbozzatura, mentre la struttura medievale e veneziana erano a struttura mista di blocchi di pietra e laterizio. Si scelse di ricostruire il ponte riutilizzando il più possibile il materiale originario recuperato dal greto del fiume, anche se non fu possibile un vero e proprio intervento di anastilosi a causa della perdita di numerosi elementi, che furono sostituiti da elementi il più possibile simili. In particolare si riuscirono a riassemblare 529 blocchi di pietra originale, mentre altri 379 vennero reintegrati (di questi ultimi 169 sono però di ricavati dal materiale originario rilavorato); buona parte dei mattoni recuperati per il restauro della parte medievale del ponte deriva invece dalle demolizioni definitive di edifici antichi che erano stati bombardati. Il ponte venne quindi ricostruito sulla base di un'ampia documentazione grafica e fotografica, utilizzando i diversi metodi costruttivi adottati nelle varie epoche: i lavori, iniziati il 4 febbraio 1957, si conclusero il 3 marzo 1959. (tratto da Wikipedia) Tutte le foto contenute in queste gallerie sono copyright Guglielmo Toscano e non possono essere riprodotte senza il consenso dell'autore.

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Franco Buffalmano

sent on January 01, 2021 (16:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Photo and full caption, I loved it!
Buon 2021 Guglielmo Toscano!
FB

Rosario Cafiso

sent on January 01, 2021 (18:52) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Magnificent shot and beautiful caption with the history of the bridge :-P Great shot Guglielmo :-P Best wishes for happy New Year.Hello Rosario

Lorisb

sent on January 01, 2021 (18:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

During the German retreat in World War II many bridges were blown up, the old bridge in Florence was saved, Ponte Pietra did not have such luck but the skilled Italian workers made the miracle of reconstruction, excellent and exhaustive caption as your photograph.
Compliments William and happy new year :-)
Loris

Stearm

sent on January 01, 2021 (19:13) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful caption and excellent shot

Guglielmo Toscano

sent on January 01, 2021 (20:44) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you Maestro, pleased with your attention and honored by the appreciation.
A dear greeting, William

Guglielmo Toscano

sent on January 01, 2021 (20:46) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Dear Rosario, you are always attentive and kind, I am really glad that you liked the shot and caption.
I return my best wishes with affection for you and your family
Guglielmo

Guglielmo Toscano

sent on January 01, 2021 (21:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Loris thank you very much for the visit and I am very happy to see you among my shots and flattered by the compliments that are very welcome. From what I learned in Verona the Germans during the retreat blew up all the bridges over the Adige but fortunately as you rightly wrote our naïve and the workers did the miracle.
This happy birthday to you and your loved ones for a year full of health and serenity.
Guglielmo

Guglielmo Toscano

sent on January 01, 2021 (21:10) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank youeee Stefano, very happy with the visit and your appreciation for this shot. I also thank you for the time you have dedicated to me.
A dear greeting, William

Alessandro Morini

sent on January 02, 2021 (9:04) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A beautiful bridge that you have masterfully shown and described exhaustively.
Very well made William.
I take this opportunity to wish you a happy New Year.
Cyo Alessandro

Guglielmo Toscano

sent on January 02, 2021 (10:20) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you very much Alessandro, very happy that you liked this shot and the caption. Your appreciation honors me.
I reciprocate with affection the wishes for you and your loved ones and I really hope that 2021 brings us health and serenity.
I hug You William

Claudio Cozzani

sent on January 03, 2021 (10:24) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent feat and valuable
Guglielmo

Pinitti

sent on January 03, 2021 (10:39) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shot, well described and proposed. Hello.

Guglielmo Toscano

sent on January 03, 2021 (10:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you very much Claudio, I am very happy with your attention and the very welcome compliments.
Buona Sunday and Happy New Year, William

Guglielmo Toscano

sent on January 03, 2021 (10:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you very much Pinitti, glad to have you among my shots and happy with your appreciation.
Happy New Year,bye
Guglielmo

Diodato Campagna

sent on January 03, 2021 (13:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Really nice glimpse.
Compliments

Guglielmo Toscano

sent on January 03, 2021 (17:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Diodato I am really honored by your attention and the very welcome compliments.
Thane.
A greeting with the best new year's
Guglielmo

Renato92

sent on January 05, 2021 (0:42) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful bridge excellently taken up, very good!
Thank you for the caption; I didn't know the history of Ponte Pietra, despite having lived a lot in Verona for the degree course in the 70s... it takes me back with a thousand memories :-)
Thank you for the wishes I spare with warmth.
Ciao, Renato

Guglielmo Toscano

sent on January 05, 2021 (10:14) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Dear Renato, I thank you very much for the constant attention to my shots and the appreciation that makes me particularly happy.
Very i didn't really know it was destroyed and rebuilt, in life you never stop learning. I am glad I brought to mind the years of university, surely Verona has left you a lot because it is a beautiful city that remains in the heart.
I wish you a good day.
A dear greeting William

Vito Serra

sent on January 05, 2021 (11:15) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful landscape

Guglielmo Toscano

sent on January 05, 2021 (14:56) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you so much Lux, I am happy with your visit and that you enjoyed this shot.
Cyo William

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