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   The Rialto Bridge (Italian: Ponte di Rialto; Venetian: Ponte de Rialto) is the oldest of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy.

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3. www.britannica.com › topic › Rialto-BridgeRialto Bridge | Venice, Location, Dimensions, History, & Facts

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   Rialto Bridge, stone arch bridge crossing over the narrowest point of the Grand Canal in the heart of Venice, Italy. The bridge is the oldest bridge across the canal and is renowned as an architectural and engineering achievement of the Renaissance. Learn more about the history of the Rialto Bridge.

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4. www.tripsavvy.com › rialto-bridge-information-1548025A Guide to Venice's Historic Rialto Bridge - TripSavvy

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   • The History of Rialto Bridge
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   The first of only four bridges that today span the Grand Canal, the bridge gets its name from the Rialto, the first district of Venice to be developed when people began to settle here in the ninth century. It didn't take long for the area to become the commercial and financial hub of a burgeoning city. Prior to the construction of the Rialto Bridge...

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   The shops lining Rialto Bridge occupy some of the city's most expensive real estate. If you're looking for your keepsake of Venice, hit up Rivoaltus Legatoria for handcrafted leather goods and calligraphy sets, Leon Dorofor Venetian masks created with papier-mâché, and Vetri del Ponte for Venetian glass. Near the bridge is T Fondaco dei Tedeschi by...

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   The bridge is a gateway to the Rialto Market; the city's principal food market since the 11th century, it hosts a warren of sellers hawking produce, spices, fish, and more. If you want to take a gondola tour of the city, there are a number of tour operators nearby that offer Grand Canal cruises, including Venice Tours Srl and Agenzia Gondolieri Tra...

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   On either side of the Rialto Bridge, you'll find restaurants along the canal offering spectacular views of the bridge. Of these, Osteria Bancogirois arguably the best, with its outdoor terrace overlooking the canal and brick-vaulted ceiling in the dining room upstairs. The menu is heavy on fish, with many ingredients sourced from the nearby Rialto ...

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5. www.introducingvenice.com › rialto-bridgeRialto Bridge - Ponte Rialto, the most famous bridge in Venice

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   The Rialto Bridge is the oldest of the four bridges to cross the Grand Canal of Venice. It is also the most famous in Venice thanks to its peculiar history and design. For many years, the overpass was the most important financial centre in Venice.

6. rossiwrites.com › italy › veniceRialto Bridge: 15 Facts About the Oldest Bridge on the Grand ...

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   • Rialto Bridge Is The Oldest Bridge Spanning Venice’s Grand Canal. Only four bridges span the 2.4 miles long Grand Canal in Venice. In Italian, their names are: Ponte di Rialto, Ponte dell’Accademia, Ponte degli Scalzi, and Ponte della Costituzione.
   • Rialto Bridge Straddles Venice’s Grand Canal at Its Narrowest Point. Venice’s main thoroughfare – the Grand Canal – is between 30 and 70 m wide. Rialto Bridge straddles it at its narrowest stretch and more or less at the midpoint of its course which is shaped like an upturned S.
   • Rialto Bridge Connected Venice’s Political Heart to Its Financial Nucleus. During the heyday of the Republic of Venice, Rialto Bridge was of utmost importance for the daily functioning of the city-state.
   • Ponte di Rialto Started Life in the 11th Century as a Simple Boat Bridge. Back in the 11th century, a simple boat bridge was built across the narrowest point of the Grand Canal.

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8. www.historyhit.com › locations › the-rialto-bridgeThe Rialto Bridge - History and Facts | History Hit

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   May 12, 2023 · The Rialto Bridge is the oldest of the four bridges that cross Venice’s Grand Canal (the city’s main waterway), connecting the districts of San Polo and San Marco. The iconic bridge is also the most famous thanks to its long history, dating back to the 12th century.

9. www.venicewelcome.com › the-rialto-bridgeRialto Bridge in Venice: History, Views & Nearby Attractions

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   Step into a fairytale as you stroll across the magnificent Rialto Bridge, one of Venice's most iconic landmarks. This architectural masterpiece has been standing tall for over four centuries, connecting the bustling San Polo district to the equally enchanting San Marco.