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September 23, 2011

The Pons Cestius

Rome, 2007

The Pons Cestius, rebuilt in 1888 with materials from the original bridge dating back to the 1st century BC, crosses the Tiber River in Rome. 

I'm linking with Weekend Reflections and Sunday Bridges.

31 comments:

  1. jabblogSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Lights reflected in the river look so pretty. Interesting history of the bridge.

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  2. Sylvia KSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    What a marvelous old bridge with interesting history! Terrific capture as always, Cisca! Love the colorful reflections on the water! Enjoy your weekend!

    Sylvia

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  3. LauraSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Magnificent reflections Francisca...what a lovely moment you have captured to remember forever.

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  4. AndreaSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    I remember it, with the Castel St Angelo at the left and at your back is the view to St Peter's Basilica. How i wish i can visit Rome again!

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  5. MalyssSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    A great memory of beautyful holidays.. and a great reflection!

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  6. Kim, USASeptember 24, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Beautiful reflection love it!

    Flower Reflection

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  7. KarenSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    A very romantic image!

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  8. HSeptember 24, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    What a beautiful bridge and such enchanting reflections.

    I laughed to read Sue's poem on your sidebar. For a while, I had been thinking of disabling word verification because I too find it a real pain. Your comment gave me the final shove and I disabled about 5 minutes before I came here. Then to read the poem... LOL

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  9. Simon September 24, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Such a lovely pink sky and pretty lights reflected on the water. I imagine this a very inspirational locale to shoot photos from.

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  10. JamesSeptember 24, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Excellent shot! I like this a lot! The low light adds to the beauty of this photo!

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  11. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 24, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    No modern bridge could compete with this! A beautiful picture.

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  12. Kay L. DaviesSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Dating back to the 1st century BC. No wonder they rebuilt it. What a treasure!
    Fabulous for Weekend Reflections, Francisca.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  13. Oakland Daily PhotoSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    One can never get tired of Rome, I think.

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  14. KalaSeptember 24, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Such a beautiful image - the perspective, the light, and the reflections are all wonderful.

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  15. EbieSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    I love the romantic mood of the photograph. Nice touch of the golden glow.

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    What a beauty!

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  17. TheChieftessSeptember 25, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    Very nice Francisca!!! I love the reflections of the lights in the water...

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  18. TheChieftessSeptember 25, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    ps...I really like how you do your copyright symbol!!!

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    I can never be an impersonal observer when it comes to bridges ~too romantic they are.
    ~Mary

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  20. ArtiSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Looks magical! All those lights reflected and the beautiful old bridge! Wow.
    Have a fabulous sunday:)

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  21. HalcyonSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    A perfect bridge! I love the way the lights reflect on the water.

    Re your question about Rennes: I used to have family in Bretagne and I lived in Rennes for a number of years. :)

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  22. JOTA ENE ✔September 25, 2011 at 9:35 PM

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    Nice shot. Good theme !

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  23. Crafty Green PoetSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    lovely view,

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  24. LesleySeptember 25, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    I wonder what the soul of those original bricks think of the changes surrounding them?!

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  25. biebkriebelsSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    That is such a wonderful old bridge, on my honeymoon I walked there.

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  26. T. BecqueSeptember 26, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Francisca, this is beautiful! Beautiful place and beautiful image!

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  27. EG CameraGirlSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Ah! Recycling way back when! Gorgeous bridge.

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  28. tapirgalSeptember 27, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    I just love those Roman bridges! This one is so inviting with the lights captured perfectly on the water. Love it!

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  29. LowellSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    I was in Rome in 1957...saw a lot of bridges. Don't remember this one. It's beautiful. Maybe I should go back and visit Roma again?

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  30. UnknownOctober 3, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Wonderful light!

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  31. UnknownOctober 3, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Beautiful colours and reflection. When I first visited Rome about 11 years, I fell in love with the city and wanted to stay... I wonder if I'd feel the same way if I go there now...

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