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Tiber Island

Isola Tiberina (Island of Healing)

Rome, Rome

The small island in the Tiber River, historically associated with healing. In the ancient world it was dedicated to Aesculapius, the god of medicine.

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Visiting Tips

Tiber Island is one of the smallest inhabited islands in the world. You can walk across the ancient Ponte Fabricio to reach it.

Book Appearances

The Mark of AthenaBook 3

Referenced as a place of ancient healing power connected to the Roman gods.

Key Events

Coordinates: 41.8896, 12.4781