GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Tiber River
The Tiber descends from the Apennines through central Italy and Rome to the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its river valley connects inland uplands with the western Mediterranean coast.
Fast Facts
- Source: Mount Fumaiolo in the Apennines; course generally south through central Italy; mouth: Tyrrhenian coast near Ostia and Fiumicino.
- Facing downstream, the Nera and Aniene enter from the left.
- Rome occupies both sides of the river; Vatican City lies on its right-bank side within the city.
Connected lessons
- Tiber RiverMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Tyrrhenian SeaRelated places
- Po RiverRelated places
- ApenninesRelated places
- Italian PeninsulaRelated places