Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto) – The first Rialto Bridge was built in 1172. The earlier structures collapsed several times until the current bridge was built. It was designed by Antonio da Ponte and built between 1588 and 1591. Rialto Bridge is 7.5 m high (24 ft) and the arch span is 48m (157ft). It has external footpath perfect for admiring the Grand Canal and the surrounding palazzi.

Up until the nineteenth century Rialto Bridge was the only bridge to span the Grand Canal and the only link between the two sides of Venice. Rialto Bridge has shops on either sides selling souvenirs, Venetian masks and blown Venetian glass.

Where is Rialto Bridge: Canale Grande

How to get there: By vaporetto- Rialto stop

Rialto Bridge and the Grand canal, Venice

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