Ponte Milvio, Roman bridge in northern Rome, Italy
Ponte Milvio crosses the Tiber in northern Rome and rests on six stone arches carried by thick pillars from ancient times. The total span measures 136 meters and connects both riverbanks through a continuous roadway for cars and pedestrians.
Construction began in 206 BC under Gaius Claudius Nero and served as an important crossing on the Via Flaminia. In 312 the battle between Constantine and Maxentius took place here, paving the way for Constantine's rule over the Roman Empire.
The bridge maintains its role as a central meeting point for Romans, where locals gather at nearby establishments to share meals and conversations throughout the day.
A roadway for cars runs across the full width, while wide sidewalks on both sides allow pedestrians to cross the river with good views of the water. Bus and tram lines reach the nearby neighborhoods, making access from different parts of the city straightforward.
The stones carry visible traces of restoration work from the 18th century, when Giuseppe Valadier and Domenico Pigiani renewed parts of the structure. Some arches show layers of stone that do not align perfectly, pointing to different construction phases over more than two millennia.
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