The Roman bridge at Fucine, constructed from stone with a single arch, links the two parts of the hamlet and serves as a reminder of the area's past nail-making industry. While its precise age is unknown, it holds significant historical and architectural importance.
Site overview
The interior of the hamlet is reached from the SP32 by crossing the old bridge on foot. The Roman bridge links the two halves of the hamlet of Fucine, where nail-making workshops once stood.
The exact date of the bridge’s construction is unknown, but it is believed to postdate 1469, when a devastating flood destroyed no fewer than “thirteen bridges and ten forges” in the area.
Constructed entirely of stone and featuring a single large arch, it still holds significant historical and architectural importance today and is essential for the many houses along the left bank of the watercourse.
How to visit the site
After passing the Red Cross building on the SP32, the hamlet of Fucine appears on the left side, across the stone bridge.
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