Hannibal Bridge — Attraction in Rapallo

The bridge itself is very impressive but the location is not very attractive because it is too closed in with buildings to appreciate the structure. Also you cannot walk on the bridge. The sign board is not very helpful as it does not explain actual history of the bridge very well. For example it could talk about when it might date from given the design of the bridge and the materials used, and where the route it is on actually led to. In this regard the description on the Commune di Rapallo website is better. There is instead a lengthy discussion about the early tribes that lived in the area at the time of Hannibal, which is irrelevant since clearly Hannibal did not built this bridge. Further it is unlikely that the Teguli derived their name from a type of tile as the sign board claims, and more likely that the type of tile tool its name from them. It would be better to describe when the bridge was first associated with...

Hannibal Bridge, dating back to the late 12th century, now crosses a road, not the Boate torrent it was built for. This change occurred in 1819 when the torrent was diverted. Despite its altered context, the bridge remains a historical point of interest in Rapallo, a testament to older routes towards Genoa. Other bridges in the area offer further glimpses into...

It's an unexpected lovely gm in the middle if town. It's no longer on use but still a nice addition to the area. Also, the bridge is named after Hannibal because it was thought he used this bridge at some point. It appears this is a myth as has been proven through research from historians. Quite remarkable to see thus still standing after what I believe...