Guardialfiera overlooks the artificial Lake Guardialfiera, which was created due to damming of the Biferno river in 1976–77.
In ancient Roman times, the river was known as Tifernus.
The rising waters of the lake submerged the ruins of the bridge of Saint Anthony (also called the bridge of Hannibal).
It is believed by locals to be of Etruscan origin, but more likely was built by the Romans, and was visible just north of the town.
According to local lore,  Hannibal used this bridge to move his army across the Biferno.
Photos, murals and statues of the bridge can be seen throughout Guardialfiera.
Guardialfiera overlooks the artificial Lake Guardialfiera, which was created due to damming of the Biferno river in 1976–77. In ancient Roman times, the river was known as Tifernus. The rising waters of the lake submerged the ruins of the bridge of Saint Anthony (also called the bridge of Hannibal). It is believed by locals to be of Etruscan origin, but more likely was built by the Romans, and was visible just north of the town. According to local lore,  Hannibal used this bridge to move his army across the Biferno. Photos, murals and statues of the bridge can be seen throughout Guardialfiera.
Guardialfiera