Today I explored the small island on the Tiber river called Isla Tiberina. It was recommended to me by my archaeology teacher (who is quite the character!). According to him there is a legend of an ancient tree on the island that is the birthplace of Rome. There is also an area of the island that has functioned as a hospital since the third century where there about 4,000 babies born every year.
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| Man playing an accordian on the bridge onto the island. (really set the mood!) |
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| The one and only piazza on the island. |
