Hotel Tre Archi

Ponte dei Tre Archi

by sandysmith

The Ponte dei Tre Archi - with its unusual 3-arched span - is a popular target for artists. It was built around 1688 and you can find it in in the Cannargio area where it joins the lagoon.

Ponte dei Tre Archi | Three-Arched Bridge (I&V)

by Zvrlj

Ponte dei Tre Archi – the only Venetian three-arched bridge, created by Andrea Tirali, was built in 1688 and restored in 1794. Tirali's project for this bridge was based on one of Andrea Palladio, rejected for Ponte Rialto.

Canale di Canaregio and bridges

by Trekki

Even if you don’t have the time to stroll through Canaregio’s backstreets, a tour with vaporetto No. 41/42 or 51/52 will give you an idea of the lightness that lies over this area. These boats go along the Canale di Canaregio, which is the biggest canale of the city (well, apart from Canal Grande of course). As soon as the boat turns into the canale, the first bridge is already a nice view: Ponte delle Guglie (photo 3). The name derives from the four obeliscs in each corner (la guglia – spire). Note also the many grimacing stoneheads on the bridge’s side. The boat has a stop here, so you can easily hop off, wander around and take the next boat to continue driving along the canal. This would also be the boat stop if you want to visit Venezia’s Ghetto (see what Sandy and Christine wrote about the Ghetto area). The next stop is at Ponte dei Tre Archi (photo 1) – the only bridge in Venezia with 3 arches. In late afternoon it also makes up for good photos.

From here, you can either continue your trip on the boat around the northwest of Canaregio (although it is not the most beautiful area, quite rugged in fact) or back to Canal Grande. On the other hand, the next boat stop will be St. Alvise or Madonna dell’Orto, which saves some walking, if you intend to visit these churches.

To follow my walks, you should take the boat back into Canal Grande and get off at Ca D’Oro and then into Strada Nova (westwards).

BRIDGES

by sandysmith

"Ponte dei Puglia"

"Bridge of Sighs..and others"

"Rialto"

"Ponte degli Scalzi"

"Bridge with no Parapet"

"Accademia"

"Ponte dei Tre Archi"

"Ponte della Tette"