Sfalassà Viaduct

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Sfalassà Viaduct is a 254-metre-high viaduct near Bagnara Calabra, Calabria, Italy. The bridge is located on Autostrada A2 Salerno-Reggio Calabria Motorway and has a main span of 376 metres. It is the highest and longest span frame bridge in the world and as of 2019 it is among the 50 highest bridges of any type. It is the second highest bridge in Italy after the Italia Viaduct. The Sfalassà Viaduct won the CECM European award three times. ()

Local name: Viadotto Sfalassà Opened: 1974 (50 years ago)Height: 833 ftCoordinates: 38°16'17"N, 15°48'12"E

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CalabriaItaly

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Sfalassà Viaduct – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Scilla Lighthouse, St. Roch Church, Castello Ruffo di Scilla, Chiesa di Sant'Elia.

4.9 miW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Scilla Lighthouse, Scilla
126 min walk • Scilla Lighthouse is an active lighthouse in Calabria just opposite of Capo Peloro Lighthouse which is on the Sicilian coast; both lighthouses direct the ships from the north into the Strait of Messina.
4.9 miW
38°15'12"N • 15°42'57"E
St. Roch Church, Scilla
126 min walk • Scenic walking areas, Lookout, Scenic drives
4.9 miW
Historical place, History museum, Forts and castles
Castello Ruffo di Scilla, Scilla
126 min walk • The Ruffo Castle of Scilla, sometimes also known as the Ruffo Castle of Calabria, is an ancient fortification located on the Scillèo promontory, jutting out over the Strait of Messina.
5.6 miN
Outdoor activities, Church
Chiesa di Sant'Elia, Palmi
143 min walk • St. Elias Church is a Catholic place of worship in Palmi. It is located on the summit of the mountain of the same name. Its interior houses the two venerated statues of Saint Elijah and Mary Most Holy of the Mountain.
1.2 miN
Locality
Bagnara Calabra
30 min walk • One of the town's main attractions is its picturesque old town, characterized by narrow cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, and a lively atmosphere. Visitors can wander through the historic streets, soaking in the authentic Italian ambiance and admiring the...
4.8 miW
38°15'17"N • 15°43'2"E
Chianalea, Scilla
123 min walk • Neighbourhood
5.6 miSW
Locality
San Roberto
144 min walk • San Roberto is a comune in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 110 kilometres southwest of Catanzaro and about 12 kilometres northeast of Reggio Calabria.