Ponte Cestio, Rome

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

#154 among attractions in Rome

Bridge, Historical place

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The Pons Cestius is an ancient Roman bridge connecting the right bank of the Tiber with the west of the Tiber Island in Rome, Italy. In Late Antiquity, the bridge was replaced and renamed the Pons Gratiani. It is also known as the Italian: Ponte San Bartolomeo, lit. 'Bridge of Saint Bartholomew'. No more than one third of the present stone bridge is of ancient material, as it was entirely rebuilt and extended in the 19th century, after numerous earlier restorations. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'24"N, 12°28'38"E

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Ponte CestioTrastevereRome 00186 Italy

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

Nearby attractions include: Theatre of Marcellus, Forum Holitorium, Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Temple of Portunus.

~980 ftNE
Roman theater with summer festival
Theatre of Marcellus, Rome
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~870 ftNE
Archaeological site, Ancient Roman architecture
Forum Holitorium, Rome
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~960 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Church, Romanesque architecture
Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome
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~1020 ftE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Temple of Portunus, Rome
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~470 ftNE
Bridge
Ponte Fabricio, Rome
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~1020 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture
Sant'Agata in Trastevere, Rome
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~750 ftN
Sacred and religious sites, Architecture, Historical place
Great Synagogue of Rome, Rome
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~620 ftSE
Bridge, View point
Pons Aemilius, Rome
4 min walk • The Pons Aemilius, today called Ponte Rotto, is the oldest Roman stone bridge in Rome, Italy. Preceded by a wooden version, it was rebuilt in stone in the 2nd century BC.
~980 ftN
Historical place
Portico d'Ottavia, Rome
5 min walk • The Porticus Octaviae is an ancient structure in Rome. The colonnaded walks of the portico enclosed the temples of Jupiter Stator and Juno Regina, as well as a library.
~290 ftNE
Church
San Bartolomeo all'Isola, Rome
2 min walk • The Basilica of St. Bartholomew on the Island is a titular minor basilica, located in Rome, Italy. It was founded in 998 by Otto III, Holy Roman Emperor and contains relics of St. Bartholomew the Apostle.
~860 ftNW
Bridge
Ponte Garibaldi, Rome
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ponte Cestio?

Nearby attractions include Lungotevere degli Alberteschi, Rome (1 min walk), Tiber Island, Rome (2 min walk), San Bartolomeo all'Isola, Rome (2 min walk), San Giovanni Calibita, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Ponte Cestio by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ponte Cestio:

Bus

Lgt Alberteschi • Lines: 23, 280, n11 (1 min walk)
P.za Monte Savello • Lines: 23, 280, 63, n10, n8 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (3 min walk)
Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (24 min walk)

Tram

Belli • Lines: 8 (4 min walk)
Arenula/Cairoli • Lines: 8 (8 min walk)

Metro

Circo Massimo • Lines: B (19 min walk)
Colosseo • Lines: B (19 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Porta San Paolo • Lines: Fc2 (27 min walk)

Train

Quattro Venti (32 min walk)
Roma San Pietro (32 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (38 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (39 min walk)