Bridges of Rome and remarkable buildings

Ponte Sant’Angelo

The Ponte Sant’Angelo (Saint Angel’ Bridge) is based on the foundations of the ancient Pons Aelius, the ancient bridge that led to the Mausoleum of Augustus from the plain of Campo Marzio, now Castello Sant’Angelo. Renovated during history, it is one of the most beautiful in Rome, due to the presence along the parapets of the statues designed by Bernini that represent the episodes of the Passion of Christ.

Ponte Sisto

The Sisto Bridge (Ponte Sisto) is one of the most beautiful bridges in Rome, exclusively pedestrian, and whose current appearance dates back to the 15th century, also of Roman origin, leading from the historic center not far from Piazza Farnese and Via Giulia to the foot of the Janiculum Hill and Trastevere.

Tiber Island’s bridges

Two beautiful old pedestrian bridges of Roman origin lead to the Tiber Island, on one side of the historic center via Pons Fabricius (Ponte Fabricio in Italian, Fabrician Bridge in English), on the other from Trastevere via Pons Cestius (Cestian bridge in English, Ponte Cestio in Italian). Dating back to the 1st century BC, the first is best preserved with antique elements. The other is now more marked the Middle Ages. Opposite, in the middle of the river, Pons Aemilius (or Ponte Rotto in Italian, which means Broken Bridge) is the remaining arch of the ancient Bridge.

Fontana dell’Acqua Paola

The Fountain of Acqua Paola (Fontana dell’Acqua Paola), also known as «Fontanone» (the big fountain), is a large monumental fountain, which is located on Via Garibaldi that reaches the top of the Janiculum.

Alberto Sordi Gallery and Sciarra Gallery

The Alberto Sordi Gallery is an art nouveau style shopping gallery, from the end of the 19th century and the neighbour Sciarra Gallery is a passage of the same period decorated with pretty paintings.

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Sources and links

• TurismoRoma : bridges of Rome, fountains in Rome

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