Ponte Romano, Rieti

Name: Ponte Romano
Address: Rieti, Italy

#19 among attractions in Rieti

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Facts and practical information

The Roman Bridge is a bridge from Roman times that spanned the Velino River in Rieti. Demolished in the 1930s, it lies in the riverbed and is flanked by a modern bridge, known by the same name but more appropriately named Velino Bridge or Roma Bridge.

It was part of the ancient Salaria consular road, and continued to be part of the artery until the latter part of the nineteenth century.

Coordinates: 42°23'59"N, 12°51'40"E

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Ponte Romano – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadio Raul Guidobaldi, San Domenico, Museo Civico di Rieti, St. Francis of Assisi Church.

0.6 miW
Outdoor activities, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Stadio Raul Guidobaldi, Rieti
16 min walk • Stadio Raul Guidobaldi is an athletics stadium located in Rieti, Italy. Every year since 1971 the stadium hosts the Rieti Meeting; it also hosted the 2013 European Athletics Junior Championships.
~1910 ftNW
Church
San Domenico, Rieti
10 min walk • San Domenico is a Roman Catholic church and the adjacent former Dominican convent is located on the Piazza della Beata Colomba in the medieval center of the city of Rieti, region of Lazio, Italy.
~630 ftNW
Specialty museum, Museum
Museo Civico di Rieti, Rieti
4 min walk • The Museo Civico di Rieti is the town art and archeology museum located in the Palazzo Communale or former town hall of Rieti in the region of Lazio, Italy. The painting and art section is located at Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II #1, and the archeologic section at Via S. Anna #4.
~810 ftNE
Church
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Rieti
4 min walk • San Francesco is a Gothic-style, deconsecrated Roman Catholic church located on Piazza San Francesco in the medieval center of the city of Rieti, region of Lazio, Italy.
~910 ftN
Church
San Rufo, Rieti
5 min walk • San Rufo is a Baroque-style Roman Catholic church located in the town of Rieti, region of Lazio, Italy. The piazza in front of the church is said to be the geographic center of Italy.
~1270 ftN
Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
Teatro Flavio Vespasiano, Rieti
7 min walk • The Teatro Flavio Vespasiano is a theatre and opera house in Rieti, a city in the Lazio region of Italy.
~1570 ftN
City gate
Palazzo del Seminario, Rieti
8 min walk • The Seminary Building is a historic building in Rieti, occupying the west side of Piazza Oberdan, facing in the rear onto Via del Seminario, and bypassing Via Marco Terenzio Varrone with the Seminary Arch, through which Via Varrone flows into...
~1530 ftN
Church
Chiesa di Santa Scolastica, Rieti
8 min walk • The former church of St. Scholastica is a religious building closed to worship in Rieti, now home to the Varrone Auditorium. It is located along Marcus Terentius Varro Street, not far from Porta Cintia and the Seminary Arch.
~1820 ftN
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Basilica di Sant'Agostino, Rieti
9 min walk • The basilica of St. Augustine is one of the most important churches in Rieti. It was declared a minor basilica in 2010. It stands on Piazza Mazzini, a short distance from the train station and almost opposite Palazzo Ricci.
~1730 ftNE
Church
Church of Sant'Antonio Abate, Rieti
9 min walk • The church of St. Anthony Abbot of Rieti was built as an integral part of an architectural complex that had existed since the early 14th century, which included a hospital and a cemetery.
~1220 ftNW
City gate
Arco di Bonifacio VIII, Rieti
6 min walk • The Arch of Boniface VIII also known as the Arch of the Bishop or of the Bishopric is a medieval overpass located in Rieti, along Via Cintia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ponte Romano?

Nearby attractions include Museo Civico di Rieti, Rieti (4 min walk), St. Francis of Assisi Church, Rieti (4 min walk), San Rufo, Rieti (5 min walk), Piazza San Rufo, Rieti (5 min walk).

How to get to Ponte Romano by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ponte Romano:

Bus

Autostazione ASM (2 min walk)
Autostazione Cotral (11 min walk)

Train

Rieti (12 min walk)