The Ponte di San Francesco (

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in Subiaco,

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. Constructed in 1358, its single span measures .Il Ponte di S. Francesco
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, both of which were also fortified with a tower.

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at Tibursuperbum
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at the Municipality of Subiaco homepage Buildings and structures completed in 1358 Bridges completed in the 14th century Ponte San Francesco San Francesco Deck arch bridges Stone bridges in Italy Transport in Lazio {{Italy-bridge-struct-stub