---
title: Ponte Pietra, Verona
author: Mark Cartwright
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2545/ponte-pietra-verona/
format: machine-readable-alternate
license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
updated: 1970-01-01
---
# Ponte Pietra, Verona
_Authored by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/)_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/2545.jpg)
## Image Caption
The bridge known today as the 'Stone Bridge' was built in the 1st century BCE and was one of only two [Roman](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Roman/) bridges which crossed the Adige. Its original name was the Pons Marmoreus. The two arches nearest the left bank (in white) are original.
#### Editorial Review
This human-authored image has been reviewed by our editorial team before publication to ensure accuracy, reliability and adherence to academic standards in accordance with our [editorial policy](https://www.worldhistory.org/static/editorial-policy/).
## About the Author
Mark is WHE’s Publishing Director and has an MA in Political Philosophy (University of York). He is a full-time researcher, writer, historian and editor. Special interests include art, architecture and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Cartwright, M. (2014, April 07). Ponte Pietra, Verona. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Cartwright, Mark. "Ponte Pietra, Verona." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 07, 2014. .
### MLA
Cartwright, Mark. "Ponte Pietra, Verona." *World History Encyclopedia*, 07 Apr 2014, .
## License & Copyright
Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 07 April 2014. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/deed.en). This license lets others remix, tweak, and build upon this content non-commercially, as long as they credit the author and license their new creations under the identical terms. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.