Bridges, Venice

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Venice holds your senses in it's grasp and doesn't let go. Beauty is everywhere you look. Many famous buildings and churches dot the Islands and great artists and architects of the past have painted the skyline with their masterpieces.
The narrow streets interconnected by bridges makes for a romantic walk during the early evening sky. These are the structures that one almost takes for granted, namely the bridges. Okay, most of us know about the Rialto Bridge over the Grand Canal, how proud and magnificent it stands, but every time you cross a canal, it most likely was on a bridge and very few of them are alike. I would like to share the views of some of these great Venice canal bridges with you.
It is mind boggling to count the number of bridges, but there number is known to be around 400. When in Venice, take the time when crossing over a bridge to look at the design and beauty of this arching edifice. Each one is it's own bridge of sighs.

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In the 19th century a causeway to the mainland brought a railway station to Venice, and an automobile causeway and parking lot was added in the 20th century. Taking a few minutes to cross it provides an unforgettable view of Venice as you approach. Not quite the same as a bost trip from Marco Polo airport, but still exciting just the same.

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As long as you don't sleep (or someone stays awake), the police can't get you. Hangout at the al fresco bars and get the first crack and have the famous square all to yourself at the first break of dawn. It's your only chance to see the piazza without the usual throng. Stay in a well-lit place, preferably, with a group. There's safety in numbers.

Ponte delle Guglie, renaissance bridge over Cannaregio canal designed by Michelangelo de'Marchesini was erected in 1580. The bridge takes its name from the ornamental obelisks – guglie, at either end. It is among the earliest to be bridges designed with a balustrade. The joints between the marble slabs are concealed by carved masks.

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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.

The Ponte Scalzi is the third bridge which is crossing the Grand Canal in Venice, starting from west to east: Other two bridges are Ponte di Rialto and Ponte dell' Accademia. Ponte degli Scalzi is the probably first bridge most people will see and cross when they arrive in Venice. Since it is located in front of the train station, it is also known locally as Ponte della Ferrovia. Ponte degli Scalzi has only one arch and is made entirely of the precious white stone of Istria. It connects the visitors coming in on train to the Santa Croce district of Venezia. Today it is full of street sellers.

The beauty of Venice is everywhere. There is nowhere in the world quite like it . We enjoyed just strolling around and crossing the bridges. They are so beautiful. There are about 100 islands in Venice that are connected by bridges, each of which presents a distinctly different view of the city.

Nothing real special about this bridge, other than you'll surely find yourself walking over it or sailing under it. It is one of the 3 bridges that goes over the Grand Canal.

When you enter the city from the Train station, you'll see this bridge on your left. The bridge was built in 1934 to replace an Iron bridge on the same spot. It connects the visitors coming in on train to the Santa Croce district of Venezia.