Scaligero Bridge, built in Verona in 1355 on the orders of Kangrande II della Scala, connects the left bank of the Adige river to the castle Castelvecchio. In the Middle Ages it was the main approach to the fortress with the longest span in the world. Kangrande built this bridge in order to secure a safe way to retreat in case of a popular uprising against his tyrannical rule. According to legend, a bridge Kangrande awarded architect - Guglielmo Bevilacqua - a sword that once belonged to St. Martin of Tours, one of the most venerated saints of France. According to another legend, Bevilacqua appeared at the opening ceremony of the bridge on horseback, in the event of the collapse of its offspring to escape immediately, without waiting for the wrath of the powerful customer.

Fears architect did not materialize, and the structural strength of the bridge made it possible to preserve its original appearance until the late 18th century, when French soldiers destroyed his tower on the left bank of the river. But in 1945, retreating German troops blew up the bridge Scaligero, along with some other strategic buildings of Verona. Fortunately, in the years 1949-1951 it was rebuilt using all the fragments found.

Today Scaligero bridge consists of 3 spans, which start from the pentagonal tower. The central span is 50 meters in length and the total length of the bridge is 120 meters. Its upper part is made of red brick, as well as most of the sights of Verona Scaligero era, and the bottom - white marble.