Ponte della Maddalena (Bridge of Mary Magdalene", also known as Ponte del Diavolo, the "Bridge of the Devil") is a bridge which crosses the Serchio river near the village of Borgo a Mozzano in the Italian province of Lucca.

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Ponte della Maddalena (Bridge of Mary Magdalene", also known as Ponte del Diavolo, the "Bridge of the Devil") is a bridge which crosses the Serchio river near the village of Borgo a Mozzano in the Italian province of Lucca. It was a vital river crossing on the Via Francigena, an ancient road to Rome for those coming from France and an important medieval pilgrimage route. The bridge is a remarkable example of medieval engineering, probably commissioned by the Countess Matilda of Tuscany circa 1080-1100. It was renovated circa 1300 under the direction of Castruccio Castracani. The bridge is also described in a of 14th century novel by Giovanni Sercambi.

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Location: Tuscany, Italy
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