​In the region of Umbria, in central Italy, there is the highest pedestrian bridge in Europe, the height of which reaches 175 meters. It connects two cities on different banks of the Vigi River: the village of Sellano, a medieval settlement, and Montesanto, writes CNN.

It takes 30 to 45 minutes to cross the bridge After about 1,000 steps it takes to cross the bridge, one mistake can send you falling into the void.

That is why the bridge can only be crossed with a harness, to ensure the protection of tourists who want to walk at height.

The mayor of Sellano, Attilio Gubbiotti, told the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera that the idea to build the bridge came from a desire to “revive the area and prevent depopulation”.

Eastern Umbria, where the bridge is located, was at the center of a series of devastating earthquakes in central Italy in 2016.

Some villages in the area, such as Castelluccio – a farming village on the border with the neighboring Marche region – were completely destroyed, and local residents are still unable to return to their homes.

The mayor expressed hope that the bridge will bring new businesses to the district.

The bridge, which opened in time for the Catholic Easter holiday, accepts a maximum of 90 visitors per hour.

Reservations are currently open until May 5. Visitors must wear appropriate footwear and be 120cm tall. Tickets are available online.