I spent a blissful hour lounging on the banks of the Tiber today, taking in the September sun after several days of rain. I had put off my “site inspection” of the much awaited urban beach but I chose an excellent day to visit. The recent installation of grass, beach chairs and cafe furniture along the left bank between Ponte Sisto and Ponte Mazzini should be seen as a pilot …
![](https://i0.wp.com/tomrankinarchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/piazzatevere-1-2.jpeg?resize=720%2C460&ssl=1)