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Tiber Island
Tiber Island Isola Tiberina | |
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.jpg) A view of the Tiber Island. | |
| Coordinates | 41°53′27″N 12°28′38″E / 41.8908°N 12.4772°E |
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Tiber Island (Italian: Isola Tiberina, Latin: Insula Tiberina) is the only river island in the part of the Tiber which runs through Rome. Tiber Island is located in the southern bend of the Tiber.
The island is boat-shaped, approximately 270 metres (890 feet) long and 67 metres (220 feet) wide, and has been connected with bridges to both sides of the river since antiquity. Being a seat of the ancient temple of Asclepius and later a hospital, the island is associated with medicine and healing. The Fatebenefratelli Hospital founded in the 16th century, and the basilica church of San Bartolomeo all'Isola (on the Island) dating from the 10th century, are located on the island.
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