Rialto Bridge

The Rialto Bridge is the oldest bridge that connects the two banks of the Grand Canal in Venice. Rialto is also one of the most famous and popular attractions of Venice. Initially, the banks of the canal were connected by wooden bridges, but after several destructions, in 1591 the bridge was erected in stone.

The project of the bridge was required to be able to withstand retail shops that could be placed under its arcades. As a result, the bridge turned out not only durable, but also beautiful, still decorating the city. The length of the arch of the bridge is 28 meters, the maximum height on the water is 7.5 meters. There are 24 souvenir shops on the bridge. The bridge is best viewed in detail from the water, and from the bridge itself there is a beautiful view of the city.