Ponte di Castelvecchio

it was awful

You have done well to mark the position

Ancient bridge located at the Castelvecchio di Mestre exit. Unknown to most people.

History lesson on the Castelvecchio Bridge Many people in front of a bridge that made the history of Mestre. A hundred citizens careful not to forget the interest in their city. In a festive atmosphere, on Thursday afternoon, the "Permanent Presidium of Mestre and mainland", coordination of the numerous associations of Mestre and Venice that have at heart the protection of the historical, cultural and environmental heritage, created an interesting initiative for civic sharing of the Ponte di Castelvecchio. Roberto Stevanato, president of the Centro Studi Storici of Mestre, retraced the history of the two ancient castles of Mestre, of the alternating fortunes of a bridge that dates back to the 11th century, but on which it is said that a Roman castrum pre-existed. It was conquered by the Venetians when they took possession of Mestre in 1337, the scene of some episodes of the Chioggia War and then, having fallen into disuse, it was occupied by a convent and, finally, by the Umberto I Hospital. The story of the Castelvecchio Bridge it intersects with that of the Marzenego river. Roberta Vasselli has read one of her poems dedicated to this abandoned treasure, which she would like to be part of the citizens. Also presented was a photograph belonging to the «Fulvio Busetto Collection» and the work of Alberto Prosdocimi, an «amateur» painter, illustrator and photographer who lived between the 19th and 20th centuries. Vincenzo Conte, President of the Municipality of Mestre Centro and Carpenedo, underlined the importance of culture for the community spirit of the community. The architect Federica Rizzardi intervened on the symbolic value of the bridge, a link between generations of citizens. The Castelvecchio Bridge is one of the three structures, together with the "Francesco Baracca" Stadium and the Ticozzi School, for which the Presidium is now asking the Superintendency to affix the monumental bond. "I am proud that citizens wake up and start thinking about ignored parts like the bridge again, for the love of the city," said Stefano Chiaromanni, president of the Piero Bergamo Movement.