You find yourself on a wide thoroughfare from which you see an imposing temples on both sides. Upstream is the Temple of Jupiter Iurarius, and downstream is the very important Temple of Aesculapius, entered through the large square called the Vicus Censorius. As you begin to explore the island, you may hear passersby refer to it as Insula Aesculapii, insula serpentis Epidauri, and inter duos pontes. Each of these names arouses your curiosity, for the first two invoke a mythological antiquity, while the third suggests that the island enjoys frequent visits from Romans and other visitors.
- A plan of Tiber Island
- A view of Tiber Island from the side
- Tiber Island today (text in Italian)
- Livy Ab Urbe Condita 2.5.3-4 (the historian describes the legendary formation of the island; grammar and vocabulary help are available, as well as an English translation)
Region 14 (Inter Duos Pontes)