Spoleto in Umbria is awesome- not many tourists, breathtaking mountain views and friendly people. One of the main attractions is the Ponte delle torri, an ancient aqueduct bridge that spans a huge gorge at the top of the mountain that overlooks the town. Opposite the bridge is a huge fort on the other side of the gorge. We walked over the bridge on a tiny footpath to the other side were you can pick up and hike the St Francis trail. Getting up to the Ponte is easy the town built a series of 8 outdoor escalators that gets you close to the top- an easy 20 minute scenic walk gets you to the bridge.
Absolutely amazing to be standing and walking on a structure so old. It is amazing to think it dates back over 2000 years.
High climb but worth it. Fantastic for photos.amazing views, of the Rocca and the surrounding countryside.
It is not only the Aqueduct/Towers Bridge it is the escalator ride up there and the walk around the Castle that is even additionally amazing and enjoyable. I was aw struck by the views all along the walk way around the Castle, breathtaking and they would just keep coming with every 100 feet I walked. Thank you Spoleto for having a Cafe Bar at the top for refreshments and an opportunity to sit and enjoy the majestic views, the coffee was good too. When I go back to Spoleto I will take the walk again and wait till sundown to see the fantastic sunset from there, and I will be going back! Visited November 3rd, 2014.
This is one of the places where you understand how Italian Renaissance artists, even Leonardo, took their inspiration for the rocky backgrounds of some of their Madonnas. The scenery is romantic, just under Spoleto's castle (the Rocca, high up and dramatic), and it's a marvelous walk.Go walking in the afternoon, cross the Ponte delle torri, have a walk (long, short, you decide) on the other side, then come back to town on the bridge and stop in one of the bars close by, enjoy a cooling glass of white wine, or whatever, sit back, relax. ... then you are ready for a quick shower and dinner.
We loved exploring this medieval bridge and aqueduct and the views of valley are stunning! We enjoyed getting off the beaten path and spending time on the hiking trails just off the bridge. It was a beautiful ending to a wonderful time in Spoleto.
Worth the walk up all the steep little alleyways, the view over Umbria is amazing. Once up there, walk across the bridge to get views over Spoleto.
The town has its own special atmosphere very quiet well kept and with the most amazing attraction the bridge. You can cross on the other side of the bridge and enjoy beautiful views.
An amazing construct, and a magnificent view are the reason to visit this ancient bridge. It is also the start point to a bunch of walks into the mountains around Spoleto
Just an amazing aqueduct with great views around the area. Don't miss visiting the town as it makes a pleasant 2-3 hour wander. Have a coffee at the Bar La Portella which gives you great views down the valley. If you wander through the town you find the Roman amphitheatre remains.