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Bridges: Strange position for the 4th Bridge
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    • rich77
  • Updated By rich77 on March 3, 2004
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    • Two bridges so near?! Do you really love Venice? - Venice
    Two bridges so near?! Do you
    really love Venice?
    by rich77
    In my opinion the construction of Calatrava's Bridge is not so useful. The fourth Bridge is placed not far from Scalzi's Bridge, the Grand Canal is long about 3,8 km and I think other zones needed a bridge more than Piazzale Roma... btw, the bridge has a style which - imho - doesn't combine a lot with Venice... If you want to see how Venice will be with the fourth point, just Click here!

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    Bridges: The Construction of the Fourth Bridge
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    • rich77
  • By rich77 on March 3, 2004
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    • The construction of Calatrava Bridge, March 2004 - Venice
    The construction of Calatrava
    Bridge, March 2004
    by rich77
    Probably you don't know that in Venice they are building a new bridge on Grand Canal, which name will be "Ponte Calatrava" ( Calatrava's Bridge).

    The new bridge will connect Piazzale Roma, the city when you leave your car, with the opposite side near the railway station.
    The name "Calatrava" is about the owner of the project.

    Actually if you go to Piazzale Roma, you can look how the costruction goes on...

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    Bridges: a bridge on canal
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  • By evona on September 29, 2004
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    • Bridges - Venice
    by evona
    Venice is a unique town. The canals and bridges instead of "normal" streets. Often you can see hanging laundry on the canal... I like this view, this make the specific atmosphere of Venice.

    Canals, gondolas, bridges, many tourists, great ice cream, pizza on the street, elegant shops and restaurants... venetian masks, glass of Murano... and many more

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    Bridges: Shopping on the Rialto
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    • nicolettart
  • By nicolettart on October 15, 2003
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    • It can be a major tourist trap, but this is THE place for buying all kinds of souvenirs to take back home. I was able to buy glass pens with small ink bottles for less than $10. I also found black and white postcards of a fire at La Fenice theater (which keeps burning down!)
    In the morning you can buy food at the markets here, which has been here for ages!

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    Bridges: Favorite Neighborhoods
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    • nicolettart
  • By nicolettart on October 8, 2003
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    • Bridges - Venice
    by nicolettart
    Venice is divided up into sestieri, or neighborhoods. Try to get lost (if you have the time!) --you will know where you are by the piazza you are standing in. Our favorite neighborhoods are Cannaregio, San Polo, Castello, and we always ended up eating at Campo Santa Margherita at Antico Capon for pizza. Don't ask for directions, because you will not find an address by "house number and street". Instead, look for the sestiere or campo (square) to figure out your whereabouts. Oh, and the signs with arrows pointing you to Rialto or San Marco may not help, either. We saw arrows for Rialto pointing left and right--go figure!

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    Bridges: BRIDGE OF SIGHS
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    • whitecliff62
  • Updated By whitecliff62 on January 11, 2006
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    • Before i forget, if you ever get the chance to visit this famous bridge in the off season, sometimes if you are very nice and they are in a good mood you may be able to actually walk across the bridge of sighs without a guide and explore the Doge's palace at your own pace. Ask at the palace ticket office, you never know, it might be your lucky day. (Please go to must see activaties) for photos of the bridge.

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    Bridges: Venice.. is it really romantic?
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    • JuliaK
  • By JuliaK on March 12, 2003
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    • Rialto - Venice
    Rialto
    by JuliaK
    This thought was always in my mind while we were there...And I think I know the answer..
    YES there is something magic about this place!!
    But you have to be in-love and everything is magical then anyway!!!
    Every step of mine was romantic and full of love because I was next to that man...
    It couldn't be a better gift (except the whole trip there)!!!

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    Bridges: Rialto Bridge
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  • Updated By Goner on March 22, 2003
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    • Rialto Bridge - Venice
    Rialto Bridge
    by Goner
    Rialto Bridge is in the commercial and one of the oldest and busiest areas of Venice. The bridge was completed in 1588 and became the only way of crossing the Grand Canal until the Academia Bridge was built in 1854. The three-lane bridge has shops in the center lane where you can buy linens, Murano glass and other tourist items. You actually use up and down stairs to traverse the bridge. It’s a great spot to take your photos of the Grand Canal and at night it’s a great spot to see the twinkling lights of the city.

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    Bridges: ~ Rialto Bridge ~
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    • Carnation
  • Updated By Carnation on September 22, 2002
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    • Bridges - Venice
    by Carnation
    Venice would not be the same without it's famous Rialto Bridge. A landmark that attracts thousands of tourists because of it's history and architecture. There is always a crowd on there, whether it be tourists or locals alike watching the activity on the Grand Canal from the bridge's balustrades, or just browsing amongst the souveniers. Antonio de Ponte won the commission to rebuild the bridge in stone in 1588.

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    Bridges: Three Bridges Alone Arch the Grand Canal
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  • Updated By mrclay2000 on February 4, 2003
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    • Accademia Bridge, east end of Grand Canal - Venice
    Accademia Bridge, east end of
    Grand Canal
    by mrclay2000
    Venice has only three bridges that arch the Grand Canal: the station bridge near the rail station, the famous Rialto midway along the canal, and the last-added Accademia Bridge, so named for the nearby art academy. The last bridge seems almost a replica of Rialto except that instead of stone it is composed of wood, which makes it seem a little more old-fashioned than the former. The views looking east from the Accademia Bridge encompass Santa Maria della Salute and the mouth of the lagoon.

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