L' Ephémère In Roma

Gateway to Trastevere from Isola Tiberina. Another amazing bridge in Rome. Well preserved and accessible to vehicles. It has great scenery as well as amazing view of the river of which the island cuts it in half.

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As I stroll across the Tiber, I feel the gentle breeze blowing from the river and hear the splashing of the water lapping against the stones of the banks. I soon see the Ponte Cestio, which spans elegantly over the river. This bridge connects the island of Tiberina with the Trastevere district and acts as a living link between the past and the present. The Ponte Cestio was originally built in the 1st century BC. Built in 200 BC and has an eventful history behind it. I stand in the middle of the bridge and look over the water. The light is reflected in the river and paints vivid patterns on the stone surface. The original building was renovated and expanded several times over the centuries. What can be seen today is the result of an extensive restoration in the 19th century. I can vividly imagine how this bridge was once crossed by Romans rushing back and forth - traders with goods, pilgrims on their way to holy sites and perhaps even poets crossing the bridge inspired by the beauty of the Tiber. The thought of it gives me a feeling of connection to the history that hangs in the air here. Here on the bridge there are not only stones, but also the stories of the people who used them. At one end of the bridge I spot the two statues of San Giovanni and San Paolo, rising into the sky and reminding passers-by of the long tradition of faith in this city. I walk closer, touch the cool stones and feel how time seems to stand still here. From here I also have a fantastic view of Isola Tiberina, the picturesque island that lies in the Tiber. The island has its own history that dates back to ancient times. It is said that it was built in the shape of a ship to commemorate the voyage of Aeneas. As I think about this, I see people walking on the island, picnicking or just enjoying the view. It is a popular place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. I notice that there are a few other visitors standing on the bridge, enjoying the view and taking photos. A couple kisses while the ancient Ponte Cestio towers majestically over the Tiber in the background. A little boy watches intently as a boat sails along the river, and his excitement is contagious. I let my gaze wander over the river and am filled with the beauty of this city, which combines history and modern life in such a harmonious harmony. The Ponte Cestio is not only a connection between two banks, but also between times. It is a living witness to the countless stories that shape Rome in all its facets. With a final look at the bridge and the surrounding area, I continue my walk, enriched by the history I have found here and the impressions I can take with me. Rome is full of such treasures - small, unassuming places, infused with time and stories, waiting to be discovered. As of: May 16, 2018 *The tragedy of existence is often that you have your hand full of aces and life is playing chess.*

The bridge existed in this position already in the first century BC, to connect Trastevere to the Tiber island, although it underwent numerous renovations and alterations both in the imperial period due to frequent flooding and subsequently due to the widening of the Tiber bed. However, it keeps its charm intact especially with the evening lighting.

Ponte Cestio connects the Tiber Island with the Trastevere district and was built in 46 BC. by Lucius Cestius, Caesar's legate in Rome. The bridge, entirely covered in travertine, has three arches and underwent various restorations and renovations under the emperors of Rome due to the various floods of the Tiber, proof of this is an inscription on the parapet which recalls a renovation carried out by the emperor Gratian. When the Tiber walls were built at the end of the 19th century, the bridge, which had been damaged during the French invasion, was dismantled and rebuilt in three arches. It was previously known as the San Bartolomeo or Graziano bridge.

The oldest bridge to cross the Tiber, built in 47 BC. of .C, of ​​course with all the modifications that it has suffered in its very long history, the last one was after the floods of 1900, it is pedestrian, it is free and its walk is very beautiful, from the moment you arrive you can see some incredible postcards, the bridge connects with the Isola Tiberina where one can eat or drink something and rest after visiting nearby areas such as Trastevere, La Bocca della verita, Teatro di Marcelo or the Palatino itself, which is all very close. The island is almost entirely occupied by a hospital and on one side and in front of the bridge is the Basilica di San Bartolomeo all'Isola which is worth a stop.

Great bridge leaving the amazing Tiber Island to go to Trastevere.

Suggestive bridge especially from the view along the river dam. Numerous summer events

Looking at the Tiber - a new feeling every day - no, not a photo - take a look for yourself

Wonderful summer nights!! Highly recommended for cocktails and snacks.