Palatino Bridge

The Palatine Bridge

The Rome audio-guided tour has you cross the Tiber by the Palatine Bridge, on the way to the picturesque district of Trastevere.

The passage to Trastevere

A visit to Rome would not be complete without crossing the Tiber and strolling in Trastevere, whose very name means beyond the Tiber. There lives the popular image of Italy: laundry drying at the windows, colourful lanes and a good smell of fresh pasta. The district is moreover renowned as one of the best places to eat in the city. The Palatine Bridge, a relatively recent structure connecting the banks of the river, accompanies the walker on this crossing and offers an open view over the Cestio bridge, which connects Tiber Island to Trastevere. It is a transitional stage, which marks the passage from the ancient heart of Rome towards the lively and popular atmosphere of the right bank.

What there is to see

The Palatine Bridge offers a beautiful view over the Tiber, Tiber Island and the Cestio bridge, opening the way towards Trastevere. It marks the transition between ancient Rome and the most picturesque district of the city. It is a pleasant crossing, ideal before getting lost in the colourful lanes of the right bank.

Practical information

The Palatine Bridge spans the Tiber, in Rome, and leads towards the district of Trastevere. It can be crossed freely at all hours and offers a view over the river and the Cestio bridge.

What does the name Trastevere mean?

Beyond the Tiber: the district is on the other bank of the river, which one reaches by the Palatine Bridge.

What does one see from the Palatine Bridge?

An open view over the Tiber and over the Cestio bridge, which connects Tiber Island to the district of Trastevere.