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Bridge of Sighs, Venice

#11 among attractions in Venice

Baroque architecture, Bridge, Top attraction
Bridge of Sighs

Facts and practical information

Local name: Ponte dei Sospiri Completed: 1603 (421 years ago)Length: 36 ftCoordinates: 45°26'3"N, 12°20'27"E
Address

Piazza San Marco, 1CastelloVenice 30122 Italy

Contact
+39 041 271 5911
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Day trips

Bridge of Sighs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Piazza San Marco, Doge's Palace, Horses of Saint Mark, Museo Correr.

  • piazza san marco venice~640 ftW
  • doges palace venice~130 ftW
  • horses of saint mark venice~410 ftW
  • museo correr venice~960 ftW
  • st marks basilica venice~330 ftNW
  • st marks campanile venice~490 ftW
  • portrait of the four tetrarchs venice~310 ftW
  • palazzo trevisan cappello venice~400 ftN
  • zecca of venice~570 ftSW
  • columns of san marco and san todaro venice~420 ftSW
  • st marks clocktower venice~560 ftNW

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bridge of Sighs open?

Bridge of Sighs is open:
  • Monday 8:30 am - 7 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 7 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 7 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 7 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 7 pm
  • Saturday 8:30 am - 7 pm
  • Sunday 8:30 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Bridge of Sighs?

Nearby attractions include Doge's Palace, Venice (1 min walk), Ponte della Paglia, Venice (1 min walk), Diocesan Museum, Venice (1 min walk), Piombi, Venice (2 min walk).

How to get to Bridge of Sighs by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bridge of Sighs:

Ferry
  • San Zaccaria F • Lines: 1, B (2 min walk)
  • San Zaccaria - Jolanda D (3 min walk)

Train
  • Venezia Santa Lucia (28 min walk)
  • Piazzale Roma (30 min walk)

Bus
  • Venezia B1 • Lines: 10, 19, 72 (28 min walk)
  • Venezia A1 • Lines: 5 (28 min walk)

Tram
  • Piazzale Roma • Lines: T1 (28 min walk)

Where to next? Visit veneto Veneto region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Italy.