San Bartolomeo all'Isola
Church Historic church located on Rome's Tiber Island
San Bartolomeo all’Isola occupies Tiber Island in Rome with a medieval church and riverside setting; visitors inspect its chapels, mosaics and the island’s historic hospital associations.
San Bartolomeo all’Isola is a church located on the Tiber Island in central Rome, dedicated to Saint Bartholomew. The building stands on a small island in the Tiber and forms part of the dense historic fabric of the city centre.
The church contains architectural elements and fabric from different periods and has served liturgical functions connected to the island and its historic hospital and monastic institutions. Its placement on the island makes it a distinctive riverside landmark.
A church has occupied this site since the medieval period and the present fabric incorporates later reconstructions and restorations carried out over multiple centuries. The building has been adapted repeatedly while retaining its association with the island.
The church sits on Tiber Island in the middle of the Tiber River in central Rome, connected to the riverbanks by bridges and adjacent to other historic sites in the ancient city centre.
- Island location: Sited on the narrow Tiber Island, the church occupies a prominent riverside position that is visible from bridges and riverside walks in central Rome.
How to Get to San Bartolomeo all'Isola #
San Bartolomeo all’Isola is on the Tiber Island in central Rome. You can reach it on foot via Ponte Fabricio from the Jewish Ghetto (left bank) or via Ponte Cestio from Trastevere (right bank); both bridges deposit you directly on the island and the church is only a short walk from each bridge. If arriving by public transport, get off in the Trastevere or Jewish Ghetto areas and walk across the appropriate bridge to the island.
Tips for Visiting San Bartolomeo all'Isola #
- Time your visit to early morning or late afternoon to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Tiber Island before the larger Rome crowds arrive via the nearby bridges.
- Reach the church from the Ponte Fabricio (the island end near the Jewish Ghetto) rather than the busier Via dei Coronari side; the short walk across the bridge sets up a quieter approach and avoids heavier pedestrian flow.
- Look beyond the façade: the small interior, relic chapel and historical details are easily overlooked by those who only view the exterior while passing through the island.
Best Time to Visit San Bartolomeo all'Isola #
Best in spring or early autumn for mild weather and lighter tourist crowds on Tiber Island.
Weather & Climate near San Bartolomeo all'Isola #
San Bartolomeo all'Isola's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (712 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 97 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
