The fourth book in the series Live Rome dedicated to Tiber Island. The island is in the middle of the Tiber River in the stretch where the river flows in the heart of ancient Rome. The island is rich in history as evidence of its presence over the centuries. The book is a detailed guide to the discovery of this vast cultural heritage. The book is full of photographs that allow a virtual tour to those who can not go to Rome. The book also provides detailed information on how to reach the island from different parts of the city by using public transport. Additional facilities include several maps.BOOK TOPICS:HOW TO REACH THE TIBER ISLANDTHE LEGENDS ABOUT ITS ORIGINHISTORYTHE CAETANI TOWERFABRICIO BRIDGE AND CESTIO BRIDGETHE BROKEN BRIDGETHE TIBER PORTTHE OBELISKJACOMETTI NEWSSTANDTHE CHURCH OF SAN BARTOLOMEWTEMPLES OF FAUNUS AND VEIOVEFATEBENEFRATELLI HOSPITALORATORY OF THE "RED LARGE SHIRTS"ISRAELITE HOSPITALCHURCH OF ST. JOHN CALABITATHE FLOOD OF THE TIBER AND THE TIBER ISLANDFAUNA AND FLORATEVERE EXPOPLACES TO VISIT NEAR THE TIBER ISLAND
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