Bridge of Venice

Very true symbol of the need for bridges occurred in the city, and one of the most characteristic feature in Venice. Moreover, every bridge, from the smallest to the most important public and private is something to give, but this beautiful city, and unique attractions for tourists. There are currently more than 350 bridges around the city, but some are certainly better known than others, and may be considered as significant landmarks.

Four bridges on the Canal Grande, and in particular, is one of the most famous bridge in Venice, and every day for tourists and Venetians as well. Built on the most important waterway in the city that separates the two parts of Venice, and lined with some of the most important buildings in the lagoon, these bridges on tourist attractions and important structures that connect both banks of the canal, and it is easier to visit the city.

The first bridge was built on the Grand Canal, and probably the most famous bridge Ponte di Rialto in Venice. The bridge, which is still seen today was built in 1588, but the area’s first bridge was built in 1175: the bridge of ships, which is replaced by a fixed bridge 1265 After the collapse of the bridge was to build a stronger and many architects of their proposals. Antonio da Ponte won projects: suggested Istrian stone bridge (a substance that is often used in Venice), hosts three ramps, shops and covered by an elegant portico.

Until 19 century, the Rialto Bridge was the only bridge over the Grand Canal, in 1854, but the name from the Accademia Bridge was built near the Gallerie dell’Accademia. At the beginning of the iron bridge, but no further damage to the material had to choose: This is a competition for the project, a stone bridge. Meanwhile, a temporary wooden bridge built, designed by Eugenio after receipt, and never was replaced by a permanent bridge.

The third bridge, Scalzi Bridge, also known as the bridge because it is very close to the train station Santa Lucia, Eugenio designed for receiving and rebuilt in 1932. Instead of Istrian stone bridge span we see now, before 1932 was a bridge that is built Austrians in 1858.

The last bridge on the Grand Canal, the bridge of the Constitution, has recently been completed connecting the station to Piazzale Roma. Most are born great project for architect Santiago Calatrava, was opened in September 2008, and although it is a modern work, has some features that is characteristic of Venetian landmarks such as Istrian stone, which is used in conjunction with other materials ( steel, glass and bronze).

In addition to the four bridge spans the Grand Canal in Venice, there are other interesting bridges that tell us something about the history of the city, and that it is worth visiting, such as Bridge of Sighs, Bridge next to the bridge and fists.