Experts' Choice Award Ponte di Rialto
What the experts agree on
Venice's iconic 16th-century stone arch spanning the Grand Canal is a must-see engineering marvel offering stunning views, though expect massive crowds and pricey shops lining the bridge.
“This bridge is emblematic of Venice.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "Along the railing you'll enjoy one of the city's most famous views: the Grand Canal vibrant with boat traffic." Full review
Lonely Planet "A superb feat of engineering, Antonio da Ponte’s 1592 Istrian stone span cost 250,000 gold ducats to construct – a staggering sum that puts Calatrava Bridge cost overruns into perspective." Full review
Let's Go "As the oldest bridge across the Grand Canal, Rialto draws a hefty tourist freight, and, despite the invariable disdain of local Venetians, the 1561 stone structure is worth a look." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Rialto Bridge is the oldest of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal, and without question it's one of the most iconic sights in Venice." Full review
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"Antonio da Ponte's name translates to "Anthony of the Bridge," and he built the Rialto Bridge entirely of Istrian stone after it collapsed multiple times from previous designs." Full review
Frommer's "This graceful arch over the Grand Canal, linking the San Marco and San Polo districts, is lined with overpriced boutiques and is teeming with tourists." Full review
Time Out "All roads in Venice seem to lead to this often-photographed bridge, one of only four that cross the Grand Canal" Full review
