Cecco’s Bridge – a symbol of the millenary history of Ascoli Piceno

History and tradition

Built during the Roman Republic, in the 1st century BC, the bridge—made of light travertine and characterized by two asymmetrical arches with the so-called “toll house” at the center, once used to regulate the passage of goods—was destroyed by the Germans during World War II and later rebuilt, preserving its original shape and materials.

Curiosities

The bridge’s name is tied to two legends: one about Cecco d’Ascoli, a poet who is said to have built it in a single night with the devil’s help, and another about Cecco Aprutino, who supposedly restored it in 1349 at the request of Galeotto Malatesta.

Access

As part of a public road, the bridge is freely accessible every day at any time.

How to reach it

Located in the very historic center, Cecco’s Bridge can be reached on foot, while also enjoying a pleasant walk through the city streets.

A true symbol of Ascoli Piceno’s millenary history, Cecco’s Bridge stands as a testament to the incredible achievements of Roman engineering, linking the ancient world to the contemporary one.

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