Ponte Leproso

Just steps away from Benevento’s historic center lies a place where you can truly walk through history. The Leproso Bridge is one of the most authentic surviving stretches of the ancient Appian Way, the legendary road that once linked Rome to the southern world.
Built during the Roman Empire over the Sabato River, this stone bridge is over two thousand years old, and it wears its age with a quiet, noble strength. Its ancient arches, original paving stones, and the wild greenery that surrounds it speak a language of silence, memory, and resilience.
Its name comes from a medieval leprosarium that once stood nearby—a reminder that not only merchants and legions crossed this path, but also the vulnerable, seeking care and dignity.
Today, it remains a hidden gem, perfect for those who love to walk outside of time, with Roman stones beneath their feet and trees and sky above.