Ponte di San Francesco

Summary

The Ponte di San Francesco (English: "Bridge of Saint Francis") is a medieval segmental arch bridge over the River Aniene in Subiaco, in the Italian region of Lazio. Constructed in 1358, its single span measures 37 metres (121 ft).[1]

Ponte di San Francesco
Bridge tower protecting access to the Ponte di San Francesco
Coordinates41°55′27″N 13°05′21″E / 41.92417°N 13.08917°E / 41.92417; 13.08917
CrossesAniene
LocaleSubiaco, Lazio, Italy
Characteristics
DesignSegmental arch bridge
MaterialStone
Longest span37 m (121 ft)
No. of spans1
History
Opened1358
Location
Map

Other notable historic bridges crossing the Aniene include the ancient Ponte Nomentano and Ponte Salario, both of which were also fortified with a tower.

References edit

  1. ^ Il Ponte di S. Francesco

External links edit

  Media related to Ponte di San Francesco at Wikimedia Commons

  • Il Ponte di S. Francesco at Tibursuperbum (in Italian)
  • Ponte di San Francesco at the Municipality of Subiaco homepage (in Italian)