Ponte Sublicio, Stone bridge in Rome, Italy
Ponte Sublicio is a stone arch bridge spanning the Tiber River in Rome, connecting the Ripa district with Trastevere. The current structure was built in the early 20th century and measures about 105 meters long and 20 meters wide.
The first bridge at this location was wooden and built during Rome's royal period, likely around 600 BC. It was one of the earliest crossings over the Tiber and was later rebuilt and modified multiple times.
The location held religious meaning in ancient Rome, where priests performed rituals by casting offerings into the river below. These practices show how deeply the river was woven into the spiritual life of early Romans.
The best way to cross is along the wide paved surface with views of the water; the bridge is easily accessible from both riverbanks. Visitors should arrive in the morning or late afternoon when fewer people are around and light is better for photographs.
The name comes from the Latin word for wooden stakes, as the original bridge was built from wooden pilings. This makes it one of the few modern bridges whose name still refers to its ancient predecessor.
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