Ponte di Rialto

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Top 1% of attractions in Venice
8 / 10

7 expert reviews

“This bridge is emblematic of Venice.”

– Michelin Guide

Fodor's 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 Lonely Planet
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"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 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 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 Report U.S. News & World Report
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"Several centuries ago, if you wanted to cross the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge was the only way. There are now four major bridges that cross the canal, but Rialto is by far the most..." Full review
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