Venice: Bridge
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Bridge of Sighs
Iconic white-stone enclosed bridge The Bridge of Sighs, an iconic landmark of Venice, Italy, is steeped in history and romance. Constructed in the early 17th century, the enclosed bridge is made of white limestone and passes over the Rio di Palazzo, connecting the New Prison (Prigioni Nuove) to the...
Rialto Bridge
Ornate footbridge over the Grand Canal The Rialto Bridge is one of Venice's most iconic landmarks and a testament to the architectural prowess of the Renaissance era. Spanning the Grand Canal, this exquisite stone bridge serves both as a critical passageway and a tourist magnet, drawing visitors from around...
Ponte dell'Accademia
Quaint wood-&-metal bridge with views The Ponte dell'Accademia is one of the most picturesque and vital bridges in the enchanting city of Venice, Italy. Spanning the Grand Canal, the bridge connects the sestieri of Dorsoduro and San Marco and offers one of the most stunning views of the iconic waterway.
Ponte degli Scalzi
Stone bridge across the Grand Canal The Ponte degli Scalzi, or the Bridge of the Barefoot Monks, is a vital and picturesque bridge in the enchanting city of Venice, Italy. Spanning the Grand Canal, it is one of only four bridges that allow for pedestrian crossing over the canal, connecting the sestieri...
Ponte della Costituzione
The Ponte della Costituzione is a striking example of contemporary architecture nestled in the historic ambiance of Venice, Italy. This truss bridge spans the Grand Canal and connects the Santa Lucia railway station with the Piazzale Roma, the city's main bus terminal.
Ponte della Paglia
Ponte della Paglia is a bridge in Venice, Italy. The current structure dates from 1847, and the original structure was built in 1360. The original structure was the oldest stone bridge in Venice. The name of the bridge is understood to come from boats mooring nearby to offload straw.
Ponte delle Guglie
Historic canal bridge with gargoyles The Ponte delle Guglie is one of two bridges in Venice, Italy, to span the Cannaregio Canal. It lies near the western end of the canal, by the Venezia Santa Lucia railway station. An earlier wooden bridge was built in 1285. It was replaced by the current stone and brick bridge in 1580.
Ponte della Libertà
Ponte della Libertà is a road bridge connecting the islands that form the historical centre of the city of Venice to the mainland part of the city. Designed in 1932 by engineer Eugenio Miozzi, it was opened by Benito Mussolini in 1933 as Ponte Littorio – a name used during the Fascist era for several other Italian bridges.
Ponte dei Pugni
Ponte dei Pugni is a bridge in Venice, Italy. One of the paintings of Joseph Heintz the Younger depicts the popular fun in Venice – battagliole sui ponti – an annual competition between the inhabitants the eastern and western sestiere.
Ponte dei Bareteri
Ponte dei Bareteri is a bridge in Venice, Italy. It is named after manufacturers of caps which were common in the area. The original bridge was wood, replaced by stone in 1508. Both balustrades were restored between 2006 and 2007.
Ponte Tron
The Ponte Tron or Ponte de la Piavola, near Piazza San Marco in Venice spans the Rio Orseolo near the Bacino Orseolo. It is one of more than 400 bridges that connect the archipelago of 118 islands divided by about 150 canals and narrow rivers in the shallow Venetian lagoon.
Ponte dei Tre Archi
The Ponte dei Tre Archi is one of the main bridges of Venice, Italy, along with the Ponte delle Guglie, the other bridge spanning the Cannaregio Canal, and the four bridges spanning the Canal Grande: Rialto, Scalzi, Accademia, and the Costituzione.
Ponte del Paradiso
The Ponte del Paradiso is a bridge located in Venice, Italy. Crossing the Rio del Mondo Novo, the bridge is almost entirely constructed out of Istrian stone bricks while the steps are paved with Trachyte. It is located within Castello, the largest of the Venetian sestieres.
Ponte Minich
The Ponte Minich is a bridge which lies in the Sestiere Castello in Venice and connects the Calle Trevisan with the Calle Bressana.
Ponte delle Tette
Ponte delle Tette is a small bridge on the rio di san Canciano in the parish of San Cassiano, Venice, Italy, in the sestieres of San Polo.
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