Isola Tiberina

The Tiber Island, also known as Isola Tiberina, is a boat-shaped island located in the Tiber River in Rome, Italy. According to legend, the island was formed when angry Romans threw the wheat and grain of the hated tyrant Tarquinius Superbus into the river, which accumulated and eventually formed the island. The island has been associated with medicine and healing since ancient times, and it was once the site of a temple dedicated to the Greek god of medicine, Aesculapius. Today, the island is home to a hospital, the Fatebenefratelli Hospital, which was founded in the 16th century, and a basilica dedicated to St. Bartholomew. Visitors can cross the ancient bridges, including the Ponte Fabricio, the oldest bridge in Rome, to reach the island and enjoy a unique view of the city from the river