Ponte Sant'Angelo
Latest update: 26 February 2022
The Ponte Sant'Angelo is a landmark stone bridge that crosses the River Tiber in the centre of Rome. Measuring 135 metres in length and built in 134 AD by the Emperor Hadrian, it connects Castel Sant'Angelo at its northern end to the centro storico to the south.
The pedestrianised central walkway is flanked on both sides by a series of statues of angels that were added in the 17th century. |
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City: Rome
Province: Metropolitan City of Rome Region: Lazio Completed: 134 AD Length: 135 metres Crosses: River Tiber |
Close by: Castel Sant'Angelo, Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
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Recommended accommodation: Hotel Artemide
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UNESCO World Heritage Site
Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in the City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura
Year: 1980
Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in the City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura
Year: 1980
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