Ponte Garibaldi - Roma, Italy - People-Named Places on Waymarking.com

The Place: Dedicated to Giuseppe Garibaldi, the bridge was designed by architect Angelo Vescovali and built between 1884 and 1888. It was enlarged in 1959 to facilitate the expansion of the town towards Trastevere. It has two metal spans, which lie on a central shaft and on two smaller shafts covered with travertine; it is 120 metres (390 ft) long. (visit link)

The person: Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi (Nice 4 July 1807 - Caprera La Maddalena Archipelago, 2 June 1882) was a general, patriot, leader and writer Italian. A prominent figure in the Italian Risorgimento, he was one of the most famous Italian historical figures in the world. He is also known as the "hero of the two worlds" for his military achievements both in Europe and in South America.

Considered by the historiography and popular culture of the twentieth century, the main Italian national hero, he began his journeys around the world as an officer of merchant ships and then as a long-time captain in command. His most famous military enterprise was the Expedition of the Thousand, which annexed the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies to the nascent Kingdom of Italy during the Unification of Italy. Mason of the 33rd degree of the Grand Orient of Italy (he also briefly held the office of Grand Master), declaredly anti-clerical, he was the author of numerous writings and publications, mainly on memoirs and politics, but also novels and poems. (visit link)

Year it was dedicated: Around 1888 Location of Coordinates: At the entrance to the bridge on the Trastevere side Related Web address (if available): [Web Link] Type of place/structure you are waymarking: Bridge

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