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MINI CRUISE - COCKTAIL DINNER WITH LIVE MUSIC AND DANCING

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COOPERATIVA "IL SOGNO"
Viale Regina Margherita, 192 - 00198 ROMA
Tel. +39/6/85.30.17.58 - Fax +39/6/85.30.17.56
Email :  cpasogno@romeguide.it

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COOPERATIVA "IL SOGNO"
Viale Regina Margherita, 192 - 00198 ROMA
Tel. +39/6/85.30.17.58 - Fax +39/6/85.30.17.56
Email :  cpasogno@romeguide.it

PONTE FABRICIO AND PONTE CESTIO
These two bridges link the Isola Tiberina to the banks: Fabricious to the left bank and Cestio to the right one. They were built half a century before Christ was born by Consuls Lucio Fabricio and Lucio Caio Cestio. Destroyed and rebuilt several times they have played a prominent role in Rome's history.
The Etruscans originally used the island as a stepping stone. It subsequently became the granary of rich landowners and therefore need protected against marauders as it was a source of food for the city's population.
For this reason an altar dedicated to Fauno, a mysterious agrarian divinity, was erected. But the most popular cult was the God of Medicine "Esculapio". The Romans took his sacred symbol, the snake, from the Greek sanctuary of Epidauro, to halt the pestilence that had broken out in 293 B.C.
The legend tells of the snake slithering from the Greek from the vessel witch had brought him from Greece and hiding on the island.
Miracolously the pestilence ended. From then on the island was considered sacred and a Temple to "Esculapio" was erected.
Today the church of San Bartolomeo stands over the ruins of the temple.
The island became a gathering point for all those who suffer. This tradition still continues.
The "Fatebenefratelli" hospital today occupies a large part of the island.

PONTE GARIBALDI
Built in 1988 and designed by Architect Vescovalli, Ponte Garibaldi is 120 m. long.
When constructed it was the third widest bridge in the world, only coming after two bridges of the Seine. Garihaldi's legendary feats are carved on the short marble columns along the breastwork.

PONTE SISTO
Ponte Sisto was built in 1475 during the papacy of Sixtus IV.
He intended to rebuild the ancient Ponte Aurelio which had collapsed before.
Its 4 arches span the Tiber and the central pier has a large hole which the Romans generally call the Occhialone, litterally "the big monocle". It was intended to warn the city's population against the danger of floods if the watem of the Tiber passed through.
The bridge links Via dei Pettinari and the nearby Palazzo Spada, currently hosting the State Council to Piazza Trilussa, which carries the name of the famous Roman poet.

PONTE MAZZINI
The bridge was opened to traffic at the turn of of the century.It has a very simple, linear design including 3 arches and a pierced stone parapet. It links Via Giulia to Via della Lungara, where Rome's old "Règina Coeli" jail is located.

PONTE PRINCIPE AMEDEO
The bridge, 110 m. long with 3 masonry arches, was opened to traffic only in 1942 and is dedicated to Prince Amedeo di Savoia Aosta, who died that year as British prisoner of war, after having heroically defined Amba Alagi, in what is now Eritrea. It links Piazza della Rovere (at the foot of the Gianicolo Hill) to Lungotevere dei Fiorentini.

PONTE VITTORIO EMANUELE
The bridge, dedicated to the first king of Italy, was inaugated in 1911 during the great celebrations held for the I Jubilee of Italy's Unification.
Its 108 m. long 3 masonry arches are decorated with  bronze statues representing the Unity of Italy. Freedom, the Defeat of Oppression and Loyalty. The bridge links Corso Vittorio Emanuele to Saint Peter's Square.

PONTE SANT'ANGELO
The construction of this bridge dates back to 126 B.C. and was ordered by Emperor Elio Adriano, so that he could gain access to the Mausoleum that he had had built and where he was buried but two years later. The bridge was therefore called Elio and was later to be known as Ponte Sant'Angelo. According to the legend, in the year 600 Pope Gregorius Magnum saw an angel sheathing bis sword. This was interpreted to mean that God's wrath, caused by man's wickedness, had abaìed, and with it the pestilence which had killed so many people. Adrian's Mausoleum changed name becoming Castel Sant'Angelo and also changed from Imperial tomb to papal fortress. One hundred thirty five meters long, the masonry bridge has 5 arches, the two lateral ones, partially underground. At the bridge end opposite to Castel Sant'Angelo, there are statues of angels symbolizing Christ's passion. All these features contribute to make it, perhaps, the most beautiful of Rome's bridges.

PONTE UMBERTO I
It was unveiled in 1895 on a design by Architect Vescovalli. On the right bank, the Old Law Courts, popularly called "il Palazzaccio"; on the left bank, the Napoleonic Museum and the Supreme Court.
A litle further on, Fiammetta's house, mistress to Cesare Borgia, and the old Albergo dell'Orso, used by Dante Alighieri, Rabelais, Montaigne and Goethe.

PONTE CAVOUR
Built in 1902 on a design by Architect Vescovalli, Ponte Cavour was intended to replace Ponte Ripetta, which had been demolished, along with the Ripetta river port.

The docks had been in use until 1878, but lost importance as river traffic progressively became rare due to navigation difficulties of the Tiber. Ponte Cavour links Piazza Cavour to Via Ripetta, the very heart of Rome.

PONTE REGINA MARGHERITA
Inaugurated in 1891, it is dedicated to Margherita di Savoia, first Queen of Italy, loved, by Italians for her cultured and refined ways.The bridge, 103 m. long, has 3 masonry arches and links the Prati quarter to Piazza del Popo1o.

PONTE MATTEOTTI
The bridge was built during the fascist period on a design by 3 arch Architect Antonelli. It is 133,50 m. long and 20 m. wide. Its 3 arches and two 4,5 m. eyelets span the river. Tufaceous rock was used in its construction and lined with bricks similar to those used by ancient Romans. After the fall of Fascism, the bridge was dedicated to the anti fascist socialist deputy G. Matteotti murdered in 1924, and a monument was erected to honour him on the side where he was murdered.

PONTE PALATINO
Built by Vescovalli and a Belgian company in 1886 this bridge served as a connection between the Testaccio and the Trastevere area.

PONTE RISORGIMENTO
Designed by Architect Hennebique, it was inaugurated in 1919 to commemorate the Jubilee of Italy's Unification and to honour all those who died during the Wars of Independence, thus contributing to the Italian Risorgimento.The elegant single span reinforced concrete structure is lined with a stone similar to travertine marble. It is a 159 m. long and 20 m. wide.

PONTE DUCA D'AOSTA
Designed by Architect V. Fasolo and inaugurated in 1942, it is the most elegant of the modern Roman bridges. It is named after Duke Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia-Aosta, a World War I hero, whose feats are carved into the bridge's breastwork. The 220 m. long and 30 m. wide single span bridge has two smaller lateral arches to allow for overflow during floods. Linking the Flaminio quarter to the Foro Italico Rome's major sporting area, the bridge harmonizes with the surrounding architecture and urban layout.

PONTE MILVIO
The origin of this ancient bridge are unsure. Reportedly Censor Emilio Scauro had it built in 109 A.C. near the old wooden bridge called Ponte Mollo. where the old consular roads Flaminia, Cassia, Clodia and Veientana joined. Its strategic position always played an important role in Rome's history and that explains the large tower on the right bank built to defend the bridge. Through the ages the bridge has witnessed many historical events. In 79 B.C. the battle between the respective armies of Catullo and Pompeo; in 312 A.C. the battle between Constantine and Maxentius marked the final triumph of Christianity.

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COOPERATIVA "IL SOGNO"
Viale Regina Margherita, 192 - 00198 ROMA
Tel. +39/6/85.30.17.58 - Fax +39/6/85.30.17.56
Email :  cpasogno@romeguide.it

Reservation :

COOPERATIVA "IL SOGNO"
Viale Regina Margherita, 192 - 00198 ROMA
Tel. +39/6/85.30.17.58 - Fax +39/6/85.30.17.56
Email :  cpasogno@romeguide.it