Ponte Sisto, Rome

Name: Ponte Sisto
Address: Ponte Sisto, Rome, 00186, Italy

#176 among attractions in Rome

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Facts and practical information

Ponte Sisto is a bridge in Rome's historic centre, spanning the river Tiber. It connects Via dei Pettinari in the Rione of Regola to Piazza Trilussa in Trastevere. The construction of the current bridge occurred between 1473 and 1479, and was commissioned by Pope Sixtus IV, after whom it is named, from the architect Baccio Pontelli, who reused the foundations of a prior Roman bridge, the Pons Aurelius, which had been destroyed during the early Middle Ages. Currently traffic on the bridge is restricted to pedestrians. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'32"N, 12°28'15"E

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Ponte SistoTrastevereRome 00186 Italy

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Villa Farnesina, Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, Fontanone di Ponte Sisto, Palazzo Spada.

~1060 ftNW
Renaissance villa with famous frescoes
Villa Farnesina, Rome
6 min walk • Nestled along the banks of the Tiber River in Rome, Italy, the Villa Farnesina stands as a testament to the opulence of the Renaissance era. This art museum, once a private villa, is a treasure trove of exquisite frescoes and architectural splendor that transports...
~1030 ftS
Fountain
Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, Rome
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~360 ftSW
Fountain
Fontanone di Ponte Sisto, Rome
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, the Fontanone di Ponte Sisto, also known as the Acqua Paola Fountain, is a monumental fountain that is a lesser-known gem compared to the city's more famous water features like the Trevi Fountain.
~660 ftNE
Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture, Museum
Palazzo Spada, Rome
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~1100 ftSE
Bridge
Ponte Garibaldi, Rome
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~450 ftW
Church
San Giovanni della Malva in Trastevere, Rome
3 min walk • San Giovanni della Malva in Trastevere is a church in Rome, in the Trastevere district, located in Piazza di S. Giovanni della Malva. It is the Albanian national church in Rome.
~1100 ftN
Baroque architecture, Church
Santa Brigida, Rome
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~1030 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museo di Roma in Trastevere, Rome
5 min walk • The Museo di Roma in Trastevere was established in 1977 in the restored Carmelite convent of Sant'Egidio. It was initially known as the Museo del Folklore e dei Poeti Romaneschi.
~870 ftW
City gate
Porta Settimiana, Rome
5 min walk • Porta Settimiana is one of the gates of the Aurelian walls in Rome. It rises at the northern vertex of the rough triangle traced by the town walls – built by Emperor Aurelian in the 3rd century – in the area of Trastevere an up through the Janiculum.
~930 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture, Palace
Palazzo Falconieri, Rome
5 min walk • The Palazzo Falconieri is a palace in Rome, Italy formed in the seventeenth century as a result of remodelling by the Baroque architect Francesco Borromini. It is the home of the Hungarian Academy Rome, since its foundation in 1927.
~700 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Galleria Spada, Rome
4 min walk • The Galleria Spada is a museum in Rome, which is housed in the Palazzo Spada of the same name, located in the Piazza Capo di Ferro. The palazzo is also famous for its façade and for the forced perspective gallery by Francesco Borromini. The gallery exhibits paintings from the 16th and 17th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ponte Sisto?

Nearby attractions include San Salvatore in Onda, Rome (2 min walk), Fontanone di Ponte Sisto, Rome (2 min walk), San Giovanni della Malva in Trastevere, Rome (3 min walk), Lungotevere dei Vallati, Rome (3 min walk).

How to get to Ponte Sisto by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ponte Sisto:

Bus

Lgt Vallati/Pettinari • Lines: 23, 280, n10 (2 min walk)
Lgt Farnesina/Trilussa • Lines: 23, 280, n11 (2 min walk)

Tram

Arenula/Min. G. Giustizia • Lines: 8 (6 min walk)
Belli • Lines: 8 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (8 min walk)
Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (18 min walk)

Train

Roma San Pietro (23 min walk)
Quattro Venti (29 min walk)

Metro

Colosseo • Lines: B (28 min walk)
Circo Massimo • Lines: B (28 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Porta San Paolo • Lines: Fc2 (34 min walk)