Rialto Bridge

The Grand Canal in Venice is 3800m long and makes a large reverse S shape through the central districts in Venice. Until Accademia Bridge was constructed in 1854, Rialto Bridge was the only place through which one could cross the canal on foot. Rialto Bridge is built on the narrowest point across the canal and connects the districts of San Polo and San Marco. As of today it is one among the four bridges across the Grand Canal

It is the oldest bridge across the Grand Canal

Rialto Bridge was built to provide access to the Rialto

The present Rialto Bridge is built of marble