Tiber Island

Tiber Island, known as Isola Tiberina in Italian, is a historic island located in the Tiber River as it flows through the city of Rome. This island holds both cultural and medical significance and is an intriguing element of Rome's urban landscape.

Tiber Island is renowned for its unique boat-like shape and is the only island in the Tiber River. It has been inhabited for thousands of years and is steeped in historical and religious lore. Legend has it that the island was formed from the sheaves of grain brought by the Romans during a famine and later consecrated to Aesculapius, the god of healing.

The island is home to the Basilica of St. Bartholomew on the Island (San Bartolomeo all'Isola), dedicated to St. Bartholomew, one of the Twelve Apostles. The basilica is known for its peaceful interior and its role as a shrine to modern Christian martyrs, with numerous relics and memorials commemorating those who have suffered for their faith.

Additionally, Tiber Island is home to the Fatebenefratelli Hospital, which has a long history of providing medical care to the people of Rome. This medical facility and the island's association with healing and health have contributed to its symbolic significance.