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Viadotto Soleri, Cuneo

#4 among attractions in Cuneo

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Viadotto Soleri

Facts and practical information

The Soleri Viaduct is a promiscuous road and rail viaduct that cuts across the depression, about 800 m wide and 50 m deep, in which the Stura di Demonte flows, connecting the town of Cuneo to the left bank of the river. Conceived at the beginning of the 20th century to connect the new station on the plateau to the railway line coming from Turin, it was deemed appropriate to partially transform it into a promiscuous one by overlaying it with a seat for ordinary roads. Its troubled construction lasted from 1913 to 1937. Initially known as the "great viaduct over the Stura," it was named after Marcello Soleri during reconstruction after World War II.

It has become infamous for being the scene of numerous suicides. To try to prevent such acts, the municipality of Cuneo had high fences installed along the entire development of the road bridge.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 44°23'41"N, 7°32'26"E
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Viadotto Soleri – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Complesso monumentale di San Francesco, Piazza Tancredi Galimberti, Church of Sant'Ambrogio, Museo Civico Cuneo.

  • complesso monumentale di san francesco cuneo0.5 miE
  • piazza tancredi galimberti cuneo0.5 miSE
  • church of santambrogio cuneo0.6 miE
  • museo civico cuneo0.5 miE
  • church of the holy cross cuneo0.4 miE
  • santa maria church cuneo0.5 miE
  • stadio fratelli paschiero cuneo0.9 miS
  • chiesa del sacro cuore di gesu cuneo0.7 miS
  • conservatorio g f ghedini cuneo0.6 miE
  • cattedrale di santa maria del bosco cuneo0.5 miSE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Viadotto Soleri?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Holy Cross, Cuneo (12 min walk), Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Bosco, Cuneo (13 min walk), Museo Civico Cuneo, Cuneo (13 min walk), Complesso monumentale di San Francesco, Cuneo (13 min walk).

How to get to Viadotto Soleri by public transport?

The nearest stations to Viadotto Soleri:

Train
  • Cuneo (14 min walk)
  • Cuneo Gesso (20 min walk)

Bus
  • Movicentro Cuneo • Lines: 413, 416, 424 (16 min walk)

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