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Ponte Cestio
The Ponte Cestio, also known as Ponte San Bartolomeo, is a bridge in Rome that connects Tiber Island with the Trastevere district. It serves as a counterpart to the Ponte dei Quattro Capi.
History+
Construction of the Ponte Cestio is estimated to have taken place between 60 and 40 BC, attributed to Lucius Cestius. In 370 AD, the bridge underwent renovation under Emperors Valentinian I and Valens. A restoration occurred in 1193, commemorated by a plaque on the parapet. From the 15th century onwards, the name Ponte San Bartolomeo became common, named after the nearby church of San Bartolomeo all’Isola. Between 1888 and 1892, during the regulation of the Tiber, the two outer ancient arches were replaced by openings of greater span.
Location+
The Ponte Cestio is located in Rome, within the Lazio region of Italy.
On site+
Today, the Ponte Cestio is open to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
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