The bridge that divides Italy
6 min
Available until 26/10/2026
For decades, Italian politicians have dreamed of a suspension bridge linking the mainland to Sicily — longer than any ever built. To some, it represents progress; to others, an affront to nature and common sense. A project of the century or a billion-euro boondoggle? Few projects divide the country as sharply as the Ponte sullo Stretto.
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Luca Romita
Journalist
Gustav Hofer
Country
France
Germany
Year
2025
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