Bridge of Augustus, Narni
Narni, Italy
The single surviving arch of a huge Roman bridge that carried the Via Flaminia over the Nera river below Narni. A short path from the road at Narni Scalo leads to the riverbank view.
The Bridge of Augustus near Narni was built around 27 BC and carried the Via Flaminia over the River Nera. The consul Gaius Flaminius had laid out this road in 220 BC to link Rome with Rimini. The bridge originally had four wide arches. Today only the first and largest remains standing, along with a few fragments.
It first collapsed in the 8th century. After being rebuilt with salvaged material it was damaged by an earthquake in 847, and around the year 1000 the upper part fell and was never rebuilt. Medieval documents therefore call it the "Ponte Rotto" ("broken bridge"). Today it looks like a ruin amid vegetation; it lies near Narni Scalo, and the area is good for walks. The painter Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot depicted the bridge in 1826 in a painting that hangs in the Louvre.
- Nearest town
- Narni, Italy
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 42.5230, 12.5150
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
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- Camping CapitelloCampsite13 km from Bridge of Augustus, NarniTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricity
- Camping Le MarmoreCampsite17 km from Bridge of Augustus, Narni · 30 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersWi-Fi
- Camping L’auroraCampsite17 km from Bridge of Augustus, NarniTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricity
- Campeggio Lago di PiedilucoCampsite21 km from Bridge of Augustus, NarniTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersDogs allowed
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FAQs
Where is Bridge of Augustus, Narni?
Bridge of Augustus, Narni is in Narni, Italy, at GPS 42.5230, 12.5150. It is about 17 km from Cascata delle Marmore.
Can you camp near Bridge of Augustus, Narni?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Monti Del Sole, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Bridge of Augustus, Narni?
Bridge of Augustus, Narni is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southern Umbria: Todi, Montefalco and the Marmore Falls.
What is there to see near Bridge of Augustus, Narni?
Places worth a stop nearby: Marmore Falls (17 km), Sacred Grove of Bomarzo (Park of the Monsters) (22 km), Ponte delle Torri (30 km) and Villa Lante (32 km).
When is the best time to visit Bridge of Augustus, Narni?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)