Tiberia Bridge
Description:
Tiberius Bridge is one of the oldest Italian bridges, the construction of which began under Caesar Augustus in 14 AD, and was completed under Tiberius in 21 AD.
Tiberius Bridge is one of the symbols of Rimini, on the coat of arms of which it is depicted. Two consular roads separate from the bridge: Emilieva and Popilieva. It is worth noting that the bridge is not currently removed from the road system of the city.
The bridge consists of five arches, the size of which increases to the center. Four rectangular niches adorn the supports of the bridge. The bridge is made of Istrian stone.
Over its long history, the bridge has been in danger many times. It suffered attacks by Spanish and Gothic troops, but after the latter it was almost destroyed. It was restored only in 1680 under Pope Innocent XI. In the history of the bridge there were also earthquakes and floods. During World War II, explosives were planted under the bridge, but it did not explode.