1924/29 Augusto Antonelli
(1880/1960)
Inspired by
the ancient Roman bridges, especially the Fabricius
Bridge and therefore built in tuff coated with brick and
travertine
It is
138.60 m (455 feet) long
The
original name was PONTE LITTORIO
Dedicated
in the post-war period to the socialist deputy Giacomo Matteotti (1885/1924)
kidnapped by Fascists thugs near the bridge in 1924 and later killed
