Tiber Island

island, Rome, Italy

Also known as: Tiberina

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Tiber Island is a small island located in the Tiber River in Rome, Italy. It is situated within a large bend of the river, near the historic center of the city. The island has a long history, dating back to at least 291 BCE when the Temple of Asclepius was built there, making it a place of healing. Today, the largest building on the island is the Fatebenefratelli Hospital. The island is connected to the mainland by two bridges: the Ponte Cestio, linking it to the Trastevere district, and the Ponte Fabricio, the oldest bridge in Rome, connecting it to the area below the Capitoline Hill.1

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…bottom of the bend is Tiber Island. The island, 1,100 feet (335 metres) long and less than 330 feet (100 metres) wide at its widest, has been a place of healing since the Temple of Asclepius was erected after the plague of 291 bce; the largest building there is the…
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…bottom of the bend is Tiber Island. The island, 1,100 feet (335 metres) long and less than 330 feet (100 metres) wide at its widest, has been a place of healing since the Temple of Asclepius was erected after the plague of 291 bce; the largest building there is the…
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