Hidden among the rolling Umbrian hills, a few steps from the historic city of Narni, lies a “magical” place, the perfect geographical center of the Italian peninsula. A precise, tangible point, where the imaginary lines that divide our country in two intersect, which is located near Ponte Cardona, an ancient Roman bridge that dates back to over 2000 years ago.
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Posted by Umbria on Saturday, September 28, 2024
Cardona Bridge: a witness to the past
Masterfully built and made of travertine blocks, Ponte Cardona is one of the best preserved Roman bridges in Italy. Immersed in a forest of centuries-old oaks, it is a silent witness to an era in which the Romans were master engineers and builders. The bridge was part of a complex water system that supplied the city of Narni, and its perfect integration with the surrounding environment is an example of how the ancient Romans knew how to live in harmony with nature.
The geographic center: a meeting point
Right near this magnificent one Roman bridgethe geographical center of the Italian peninsula has been identified. A steel stone, placed inside a spiral, indicates the exact point where the imaginary lines that divide Italy into four equal parts meet, a place full of charm and symbolism, capable of attracting numerous eager visitors every year to touch the beating heart of our peninsula first-hand.
Reaching the geographical center of the Bel Paese is an unforgettable experience: an easy path, surrounded by nature, leads to the bridge and the memorial stone. During the route, it is possible to admire the beauty of the surrounding landscape and discover the typical flora and fauna of Umbria.
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