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This is the oldest bridge and spans the Grand Canal. Ponte di Rialto
(Rialto brisìdge) 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. |
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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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| Paola - Guide editor | |
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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