St. Angelo Bridge

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"The Ponte Sant'Angelo is an ancient Roman bridge that spans the Tiber River in Rome, Italy. Here's a quick recap of its key features: History: Built by Roman Emperor Hadrian around 136 AD, originally to connect the city center to his newly constructed mausoleum, now known as Castel Sant'Angelo. Architecture: Constructed from travertine marble and consisting of five arches, it's one of the best surviving examples of ancient Roman bridges. Statues: Adorned with ten statues of saints placed along the bridge during the 17th century, most notably by Bernini. Significance: A popular tourist destination offering scenic views of Rome, Castel Sant'Angelo, and the Tiber River. Current Use: Pedestrian-only bridge, a popular spot for strolling and enjoying the Roman atmosphere."
ANDREA MATTINA
"Ponte Sant’Angelo ospita le splendide statue di angeli ad opera di Bernini e dei suoi allievi. I dieci angeli, divisi in due gruppi, si elevano su alti piedistalli recanti iscrizioni tratte dalle Antiche Scritture e reggono tra le mani i simboli della Passione di Cristo. L’angelo con la corona di spine e quello con l’iscrizione INRI sono stati realizzati dal maestro Bernini; per la loro importanza e fragilità sono stati, in passato, sostituiti da copie opera dei suoi allievi mentre gli originali sono stati, in seguito, spostati nella chiesa di Sant’Andrea delle Fratte, a pochi passi da piazza di Spagna."
Monica Mikhail
"Originally built by Emperor Hadrian in 134 AD to provide a direct passage from his mausoleum to the city center, the bridge was known as the Pons Aelius. Over the centuries, the bridge has undergone several reconstructions and renovations. In the 17th century, the bridge was embellished with ten statues of angels, created by Bernini and his workshop, hence the name "Sant'Angelo" or "Holy Angel"."

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