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Ponte di San Francesco

Coordinates: 41°55′27″N 13°05′21″E / 41.92417°N 13.08917°E / 41.92417; 13.08917
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Ponte di San Francesco
Bridge tower protecting access to the Ponte di San Francesco
Coordinates41°55′27″N 13°05′21″E / 41.92417°N 13.08917°E / 41.92417; 13.08917
CrossesAniene
LocaleSubiaco, Lazio, Italy
Characteristics
DesignSegmental arch bridge
MaterialStone
Longest span37 m (121 ft)
No. of spans1
History
Opened1358
Location
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The Ponte di San Francesco (English: "Bridge of Saint Francis") is a medieval segmental arch bridge over the River Aniene in Subiaco, in the Italian region of Lazio. Constructed in 1358, its single span measures 37 metres (121 ft).[1]

Other notable historic bridges crossing the Aniene include the ancient Ponte Nomentano and Ponte Salario, both of which were also fortified with a tower.

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