Milvian Bridge

The Milvian Bridge spans the Tiber in northern Rome and is one of the oldest bridges still in daily use in the city. Aligned with the ancient Via Flaminia, it served for centuries as the main northern gateway into Rome. Its name carries world-historical weight: in 312 Constantine defeated Maxentius here in the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, opening the path for Christianity to become the imperial religion. The current stone structure combines ancient and medieval masonry and is an Italian national monument. In the evenings young Romans gather along the parapets with gelato from nearby Sora Lella, and love locks still cling to the railings. The mood is gentler than at the central fountains.