Ponte Sant'Angelo
Ponte Sant’Angelo · 로마
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:02
Welcome to the Ponte Sant'Angelo, perhaps the most visually poetic and historically significant bridge in the Eternal City. As you stand at its entrance on the city side, you are looking across the Tiber River toward the massive,…
Listen in the app2The Guardians of the Entry — Saints Peter and Paul1:42
Before you begin your walk toward the castle, pause at the start of the bridge to greet the two stone guardians who have stood watch here since the mid-16th century. To your left is Saint Peter, holding the keys to the kingdom of…
Listen in the app3The First Couple — The Angel with the Sponge and the Angel with the Lance1:32
As you step onto the bridge, you encounter the first pair of Bernini's angels. These celestial figures don't just stand; they seem to float on clouds, their drapery whipped by a divine wind. …
Listen in the app4The Second Pair — The Angel with the Title and the Angel with the Cross1:34
Continuing your walk, you reach the second set of angels, which include one of the most significant pieces on the bridge. On the left is the Angel with the Superscription, or the INRI title. …
Listen in the app5The Third Pair — The Angel with the Tunic and the Angel with the Nails1:28
The third pair of angels brings us closer to the visceral reality of the crucifixion. On the left is the Angel with the Seamless Garment and the Dice, sculpted by Paolo Naldini. …
Listen in the app6The Fourth Pair — The Angel with the Crown of Thorns and the Angel with the Sudarium1:32
Approaching the final stretch of the bridge, we encounter the second masterpiece where Bernini had a direct hand. On the left is the Angel with the Crown of Thorns. …
Listen in the app7The Fifth Pair — The Angel with the Scourge and the Angel with the Column1:37
The final pair of angels stands at the threshold of the castle, representing the beginning of Christ’s physical torment. On the left, the Angel with the Scourge, by Lazzaro Morelli, holds the whips used for the flagellation. …
Listen in the app8Ponte Sant'Angelo1:34
As you finish your crossing of the Ponte Sant'Angelo, you have traversed more than just 130 meters of stone; you have walked through nearly two thousand years of Western civilization. From Hadrian's imperial ambition to Bernini’s…
Listen in the app9Closing1:34
As you finish your crossing of the Ponte Sant'Angelo, you have traversed more than just 130 meters of stone; you have walked through nearly two thousand years of Western civilization. From Hadrian's imperial ambition to Bernini’s…
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What is Ponte Sant'Angelo?
Ponte Sant'Angelo is a place in 로마 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 로마 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 14 min 35 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.9018, 12.4665 |
| Last updated |
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