- The Milvian Bridge is a Roman bridge over the river Tiber in Rome, which is still standing today.
- The Via Flaminia ran in a straight line from the Porta Flaminia in the Piazza del Popolo across the Milvian Bridge to Rimini.
Getting There
- Nearest Metro Station: Flaminio, Line A, then Bus No. 2.
Battle of Milvian Bridge (312 CE)
- The bridge was the site of the Battle of Milvian Bridge in 312 CE where Constantine I defeated Maxentius and went on to become the sole Emperor of Rome.
- Constantine I had a vision in which he was told to put the sign of the Cross on his shields.
- After this victory, Constantine passed the Edict of Milan in 313 CE, ending the Diocletianic Persecution and tolerating Christianity.
- He built the Arch of Constantine to celebrate this victory in 315 CE.
Photo and map: Milvian Bridge