At the onset of Roman civilisation, the art of building bridges was reserved for the Pontifex Maximus, the wisest of men and judge of human and divine things. Under the Pontifex’s auspices, the bridge stood as a visible testament to the order of all things, as a link between the human and divine realms.
Over time, the ancient stone bridge collapsed, leaving only a few remains in the middle of the waters. In its place, a new bridge of steel and concrete was built.
However, on clear winter mornings, the sun rises over the ruins of the ancient bridge, reminding us that it once connected not just two shores of the river, but the two worlds of mortals and gods.
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