Ancient Nero's Bridge reemerges from Tiber River as Rome faces water crisis

Named for the former Roman emperor, the bridge once connected Rome's city center with the Tiber's right bank.

Scorching temperatures and a long, dry summer have given locals and tourists alike a rare opportunity to see the remains of a 2,000-year-old bridge that once spanned the Tiber river that weaves through the centre of Rome.

Nero’s Bridge Emerges From Tiber River Thanks To Lingering Drought In Rome  HuffPost

Low water in Rome’s drought-hit Tiber river exposes ancient ruins of Nero’s Bridge  CNN

Nero’s Bridge emerges from Tiber River as Rome faces water crisis  AP News

The Tiber’s flow has fallen below 80 cubic metres per second, about half the historic average for the month of July.

Nero’s Bridge emerges from Tiber River as Rome faces water crisis  Toronto Star

Rome’s ancient Nero’s Bridge has reemerged from the Tiber River as exceptionally low water levels expose parts of the historic structure near St. Peter’s Basilica

Rome’s ancient Nero’s Bridge has reemerged from the Tiber River as exceptionally low water levels expose parts of the historic structure near St. Peter’s Basilica