Ponte Borbonico su Lama Monachile

The Bourbon Bridge crosses the limestone ravine of Lama Monachile in Polignano a Mare. Its stone arch frames the cove below and connects the newer town with the historic centre on the cliff.

Why it matters

The bridge is one of the defining structures of the Polignano coastline. The regional tourism portal describes it as a Bourbon-era bridge restored in 1997. The crossing lies along the historic route associated with the Via Traiana; the present bridge belongs to a later period.

What to notice

The arch spans the narrow gorge cut into the limestone, with the pebble shore of Cala Porto below. The bridge provides a clear view of the cliff-top settlement and the surrounding karst landscape. The ravine's form is characteristic of the coastal lame of the Bari area.

Context and history

The current bridge belongs to the nineteenth-century development of the crossing. Its 1997 restoration is documented by the regional portal. The cove below served as a harbour during the Venetian period, adding a maritime layer to the bridge's history.