Old Bridge, Pavia

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Signed original drypoint etching. 52 impressions were taken. This medieval bridge was built in 1351 on the ruins of a the Roman predecessor. Completed in 1354, it was fully covered and rests on ten irregular arches. In September 1944 , during the Second World War, the bombing of Allied forces damaged the bridge. At the end of the war, a debate grew about the need to demolish the bridge or rebuild it. However in 1947 with the partial collapse of the bridge it was decided to demolish the rest of the bridge and re-build the Ponte Coperto, which can be seen today. Remains of the bridge are visible when the Ticino level is low; the portal base on the left bank is also visible. Show more