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The bridge as we see it today was built between 1588–1591 by Antonio Da
Ponte whose design was presented together with those of the most
famous architects of that time. The construction was difficult because
of the instability of the site and the height (25 feet). As we see
it now, it is a great architectural masterpiece for its two sides
of arcades, and contributes to make great the view of the Grand
Canal.
The Rialto Bridge presents two shops lines included
in the three stairs cutted by the central kettledrum substained
by doric columns.
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I suggest you to take the no. 1 waterbus route from San Zaccaria
to admire the full length of the Canal in its beauty; you will
certainly be spoiled for choice! It’s difficult to take
in so much on such a short trip.
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get an imagine of previous bridge look at the famous painting
by Carpaccio "Guarigione di un ossesso"). |
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Venice.
This is the oldest bridge and spans the Grand Canal. Rialto
bridge (Ponte di Rialto) was formerly the only permanent
link between the two banks of the Grand Canal into which the city
was divided. It seems that already in 1172, under Doge Ziani, a
bridge of barges was planned; a story instead tells that in 1181
a pontoon bridge was built by Nicolo Baratieri. 
