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The Rialto Bridge (Italian: Ponte di Rialto) is one of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. It is the oldest bridge across the canal, and was the dividing line for the districts of San Marco and San Polo. read more

Though many visitors find this bridge and its name romantic, it offered prisoners of the Venetian Republic a final opportunity to view the city before they were led to their cells or to the executioner. The Italian name for the Bridge of Sighs is Ponte dei Sospiri. The canal beneath the bridge is one of the most popular places to kiss in Venice. read more

The Accademia Bridge is one of the busiest in Venice, after the Rialto Bridge, being the closest to San Marco (the area most frequented by tourists) and connects two parts of the city very extensive. This magnificent bridge is part of the famous four of the Grand Canal. read more

Ponte di Rialto is the oldest and most famous Venetian bridge. It crosses the Grand Canal. It was first built in 1181 by Nicolò Barattiere and called "Ponte della Moneta". Later, in 1250, the bridge was rebuilt in wood. read more

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