Bridge delle Guglier
Ponte Guglie, Calle da Mosto Cannaregio, 30121 Venezia, Italy
Description:
The only bridge in Venice, decorated on both sides with towers-spires, is the bridge delle Guglier. It spread over the Canareggio Canal, near its confluence with the Grand Canal.
The first wooden bridge on this site was built in 1285, but in 1580 it was replaced by a stone bridge. In 1641 and 1677, the bridge underwent reconstruction, and its final appearance was in 1823, when two white spires appeared on both sides, mounted on a stone parapet. At the same time, the bridge received its modern name Guglie, which means spire. Until then, it was called Canareggio.
The carved balustrade of the bridge, the railing and the framing of the span over the water are painted in white, which perfectly harmonizes with the main brickwork. The bridge is decorated with two coats of arms of Doge Pasquale da Ponte and stone masks of either fabulous animals or satyrs. In 1987, the bridge underwent a new renovation to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities.