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Roman Rimini: the Tiberius Bridge
An architectural marvel that defies the ages: ancient arches over the waters of the Marecchia River support a modern street
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What is it and where is the Tiberius Bridge
Its full name is Augustus and Tiberius Bridge: with its five majestic arches and a paved road surface, it is the majestic Roman bridge that joins the historic center of Rimini to the fishing village of San Giuliano by crossing the hydraulic reservoir located where the Marecchia River once passed.
Why it is special: a symbol of Rimini
Simple yet imposing, along with the Arch of Augustus it is among the most important symbols of Roman Rimini, indeed, of Rimini itself, so much so that it is part of its municipal coat of arms. Interesting, is it not? In most cases when one speaks of Rimini one immediately thinks of the beaches along the coast, and instead how much beauty there is hidden (but not too much either) in its historic center!
A bit of history
Known perhaps for convenience as the bridge "of Tiberius, " its correct name should be the bridge "of Augustus and Tiberius," because its construction, as recorded in the carvings on the sides of the roadway, began under Augustus and continued under Tiberius. This grandiose work still serves the citizens today despite the centuries, earthquakes and wars it has faced. The last time it risked demolition was during World War II: the Nazis wanted to blow it up, but something went wrong, apparently with the hand of an officer who did not have the heart to destroy such a marvel.
Curiosity: the via Emilia and the devil
A great many things can be said about the Tiberius Bridge, some truer than others, but all of them astonishing. It is a fact, for example, that this very ancient bridge formed the first section of the Via Emilia, a very important communication route of the Roman Empire. Instead, one enters the realm of legend when looking for the two notches in the shape of a goat's hoof that would be the footprints left by the Devil. Some say that it was even Augustus who bothered the devil to ask him for help against the stones of the bridge that kept collapsing a day after they were laid. But honestly, it is hard to imagine a Roman emperor resorting to such means, so... who knows.
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