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Bridge Ponte Rotto (Pons Aemilius), Rome

Bridge Ponte Rotto (Pons Aemilius), Rome

The Emilia Bridge, also known as the Ponte Rotto (Broken Bridge) is one of the oldest bridges across the Tiber River, in Rome. The first bridge in place of the modern one was built in the 2nd century BC. During its long history, the Ponte Rotto was destroyed several times, but only one arch in the center of the bridge, which gave the bridge the modern name Broken Bridge, has survived to this day.

History of the Ponte Emilio

The first pillars of the Emilia Bridge were laid in the 3rd century BC, during the creation of the Via Aurelia. In 179 BC the bridge was reconstructed – stone piers and wooden superstructures were added. The construction was carried out under the project of two well-known Italian architects – Marcus Aemilius Lepidus and Marcus Fulvius Nobilior. Finally, the bridge was built only 30 years later and consisted of six stone arches.

In 12 BC, under the reign of Emperor Augustus, Ponte Rotto was again reconstructed, now it was made of tufa and concrete. In this state, the bridge existed till 1598, until one of its parts – the Eastern one – collapsed during the flood. 300 years later, in 1887, with the expansion of the Tiber River and the creation of the new Ponte Palatino, the second half of the Broken Bridge was also dismantled and restored. Therefore, to this day only the central part of the bridge, which has a special historical value and is recognized as one of the main architectural sights of Rome, has been preserved.

How to get there

Pons Aemilius is located near the historical part of Rome, so it will not be difficult to get here. To do this, you can use the services of buses № 51, 85, 87.

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