Pons Fabricius, Roman bridge in Rome, Italy
The Pons Fabricius stretches across the Tiber and links the eastern bank to Tiber Island through two arches that rest on a central pillar. The structure shows travertine stone cladding and reaches a length of around 62 meters with a width of roughly 6 meters.
Lucius Fabricius had this crossing built in 62 BCE to replace a wooden structure. Marcus Lollius and Quintus Lepidus later carried out restorations that are recorded in inscriptions on both arches.
Four marble heads of Janus sit on the parapets, which is why locals often call this crossing the Bridge of Four Heads. The figures face all directions and remind walkers of the ancient guardian deity of passages as they move toward Tiber Island.
The passage is open to pedestrians and leads directly to Tiber Island, which you can explore easily during daylight. The stone surface can become slippery after rain, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
Large inscriptions on both arches carry the builder's name and record the work of later consuls. These texts remain easy to read and count among the oldest surviving building inscriptions in the city on the Tiber.
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