The best MTB trails in Riserva Naturale Statale Del Litorale Romano

Piazza Venezia, 00186 Rome RM, Italy

Water supply point, (fuel for cyclists) also an old Roman bridge hidden by a modern bridge, makes the stop more interesting

The Nomentano Bridge is one of the most evocative sites in the Aniene River Park and one of the oldest surviving bridges in Rome. Built in Roman times, likely between the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, it was part of the ancient Via Nomentana, the road that connected Rome to Nomentum (now Mentana). It has been restored several times over the centuries, particularly in the Middle Ages, when it was transformed into a fortified bridge with towers and battlements, which still give it its characteristic appearance today. Crossing it is like taking a journey back in time: the stone arches, the medieval walls, and the slow flow of the Aniene River beneath create a unique atmosphere, suspended between history and nature. It is an iconic crossing point for those cycling through the Aniene Park, and often becomes a stop for a break or a photo: a bridge that not only connects two banks, but unites past and present, city and countryside, stone and water.

Castel di Guido entrance. Initial single track through open fields, then sand that packs a punch. The Vallone climb starts off steeply. Watch out on the descent: those who descend, fly.

A wonderful road, always empty with a beautiful view, on gravel and mud. Watch out for wild boars and foxes.

The Circus Maximus was a huge ancient Roman stadium and racetrack located in the heart of ancient Rome. It was most famous for its chariot races (circus games), which were one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the Roman Empire.

IT'S BEAUTIFUL TO SEE A MODERN BRIDGE WITH AN OLD BRIDGE UNDERNEATH

The Tiber Island in Rome - A Local's Look The Tiber Island is deeply rooted in the Roman consciousness. For 2,500 years, it has separated Rome from Trastevere ("trans tiberim" - beyond the Tiber), connecting and separating at the same time, and not only in a geographical sense. Its history dates back to the time of the city's founding and blends myth, historical truth, and local events. Even before the city was founded in the 8th century BC, it served as a natural crossing over the Tiber, which at that time, as a raging river, separated southern from northern Italy. Control over the Seven Hills established a very important "trade hub": it was here that the archaic peoples of central Italy arrived, trading their goods with the Greeks and Etruscans. The fusion of these peoples and cultures, combined with the settlement of the area, led to the advanced civilization of the ancient Romans. The island above the Tiber has always been associated with the god of health, Aesculapius. After a plague epidemic in Rome, the Roman Senate sent a delegation to Greece with a petition to the god: the sign was his snake, which was said to have landed on the Tiber Island after a long journey in 293 BC. A temple dedicated to the god Aesculapius was built, along with a sanatorium, a kind of hospital primarily for the common people. An Egyptian obelisk adorned the central square. Text / Source: RomaCulta.com https://romaculta.com/kulturrubrik/die-tiberinsel-in-rom/#:~:text=Since%202500%20years%20it%20separates%20Rom%20from%20Trastevere,and%20mixes%20myth%2C%20historical%20truth%20and%20local%20events.