Well, not really new, but maybe a new one to seek out. No doubt you've walked past it many times - right in the centre of the city. Ponte Fabricio (not far from the Ponte Garibaldi).It's named after its first builder Lucio Fabricius, built in 62BC to join the left bank of the river Tevere to the island of Tiberina. It's 57.3m long, 5.6m wide, and faced with traventina stone. It's also known as the Bridge of the 4 Heads: legend tells they represent the architects who restored the bridge - although sadly later a Pope had them beheaded because of their non-perfect life styles in the late 1500s.
In 1746 history tells us there were 8 mills, most floating mills, and most anchored to the pillions of the bridges.
Nowdays, if you walk across the bridge to the island you'll find a Piazza with a Basilica, another church, a ristorante, a gelateria, and a large fountain. What more do you want?
Antico Caffe dell'Isola is a good spot to stop for a caffe or bite to eat.
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