pons Aemilius, Rome, Italy
Posted by: sherpes
N 41° 53.358 E 012° 28.764
33T E 290881 N 4640557
One of the eight bridges that existed in Rome during the Imperial era
Waymark Code: WM5DRF
Location: Lazio, Italy
Date Posted: 12/24/2008
Views: 42
Built in 179 B.C., the bridge suffered catastrophic partial collapse in the flood of 1559, and never rebuilt. It was made transitable again i 1875 thanks to a metal suspension extension, which was then removed in 1915 in conjunction with the construction of the flood walls. Only one arch is still standing.
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Republic 509 B.C. - 27 B.C.
Admission Fee: 0
Web Site: [Web Link]
Condition: Some remaining traces (ruins) or pieces
Opening days/times: Not listed
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