Old Bridge

Ragusa’s Old Bridge, also known as the Capuchin Bridge, is located on Via Traspontino and is one of the city’s historical symbols. Constructed between 1837 and 1843, it represents an important work of 19th-century engineering, built in local stone with an arched structure that harmoniously links two historical city districts, facilitating communication between the urban areas divided by the valley. The bridge is distinguished by its sober elegance and landscape integration that makes it perfectly consistent with the architecture of the historic centre. Used for over a century as the main transit route, today it has been partially pedestrianised, becoming a popular place for citizens and tourists alike for scenic walks, photographic glimpses and moments of relaxation. The Ponte Vecchio is thus not only a historical infrastructure, but also an identity and evocative point that tells the urban and social history of Ragusa.