A monumental round arch crowned with battlements that make it resemble a fortress and are reflected in the water. Built in Roman times but destroyed and restored several times over the centuries, from antiquity through the medieval and modern periods, Ponte Nomentano is one of the most important and recognisable historic structures along the River Aniene – and one of the city’s most evocative bridges, thanks in part to its natural setting.
The two towers beneath which the road passes were probably built during the reign of Pope Hadrian I at the end of the 8th century, although their current appearance is largely due to Pope Nicholas V, who had them renovated and raised in the mid-16th century, leaving his name and coat of arms on the tower facing the city. They are linked by a historic footbridge, which has now been restored in keeping with the structure’s historical and architectural features, thanks to work carried out by the Department of Infrastructure and Public Works of Roma Capitale.
The new walkway, approximately 10 meters long and with a clear width of just over one meter, consists of a deck and load-bearing wooden elements, constructed in accordance with the specifications of the previous walkway. Thanks to the introduction of a number of technical measures, the gradient and the drainage of rainwater have been improved, ensuring greater long-term protection for the structure.
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