The symbol of the town of Bassano del Grappa is the stunning bridge over the River Brenta. The original bridge was designed in 1569 by Andrea Palladio to replace an old wooden bridge.
The bridge was damaged and restored many times until it was destroyed in WWII. Always a favourite of the Alpini, the famous Alpine Soldiers, it was completely rebuilt after the war. They took up a private collection to enable the bridge to be brought back to life.
When we were there earlier this year it was covered in scaffolding for some much needed renovation, but it didn’t take away too much from the impressive structure.
It is now a walking bridge and the views from the bridge up and down the river are spectacular.
Looking down towards the river reveals the interesting timber foundations.
The bridge is very popular with visitors.
At the entrance on the other side is a large painting of an Alpine soldier.
Bassano del Grappa is a delightful town sitting in the foothills of the Venetian Alps. I will show you more of the town in the next post.