Tor Tre Ponti
Welcome to Tor Tre Ponti!
Hello friends, in this text I will talk to you about Tor Tre Ponti, a district of the city of Latina, in the Lazio region. Located 5 kilometers from the city center, on the Appian Way, it is characterized by a Roman bridge and an eighteenth-century church.
The history of Tor Tre Ponti
The Tripontium area, the original name of the district, is rich in history. Already during the reign of Theodoric the Great, the presence of reclamation works along the Appian Way was attested. In this period, the three-arched bridge was built, then rebuilt by Nerva and completed by Trajan. During the Middle Ages, the tower near the bridge was built as a defensive and observation structure.
In 1777, Pius VI started the reclamation of the Pontine Marshes, and in 1780 the ruins of the medieval tower were demolished. In 1784, the pontifical postal service was created and Tor Tre Ponti was chosen as the site of the seventh station. In 1790, the construction of the conventual church and a barracks began. During the Napoleonic era, the convent was used as a military garrison, and only in 1831 were the places of worship restored.
Monuments and places of interest
The church of Saint Paul the Apostle was built to remember the passage of Paul of Tarsus. Although sources indicate that Paul stopped at Tres Tabernae, Tripontium was on the route of the Appian Way and was probably crossed by the Saint. The church was designed by the engineer Gaetano Rappini on commission from Pius VI, who blessed the first stone in 1790. In fact, the church was restored by Pope Gregory XIV in 1831. The church has a Latin cross plan and a facade with a dome transept and a characteristic bell tower. The church is famous for containing the oldest altar of the church of San Francesco di Cisterna.
Near the church is the Ninfa-Sisto Bridge. Also known as Trajan's Bridge, it crosses the Ninfa canal and marks the end of the canal that at the time gave rise to the Sisto and Pio VII Line canals.
Conclusion
This is a short description of Tor Tre Ponti, a district of Latina with ancient history. If you want to visit the Upper Lazio region and discover the beauty of this area, Tor Tre Ponti is a must-see stop. Don't miss the chance to see the church of Saint Paul the Apostle and the Ninfa-Sisto Bridge. Have a great trip!
