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Rialto Bridge
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Rialto Bridge (rēäl`tō), Ital. Ponte di Rialto, bridge of Venice, NE Italy, over the Grand Canal, connecting Rialto and San Marco islands. Built between 1588 and 1591, it consists of a single marble arch and has arcades lined with shops.


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Familiar landmarks such as the Basilica and Piazza of San Marco, the famous canals and islands, the Ponte di Rialto, and the Church of Santa Maria della Salute are pictured along with more commonplace scenes such as vibrantly colored rows of gondolas, swarming crowds of tourists, and Venice rooftops covered in snow.
The Ponte di Rialto, right in the centre of the city, crosses the Grand Canal.
At Ponte di Rialto, where young Venetians hang out in trendy pizzerias and bars and locals shop for fresh produce in Mediterranean style food markets, you will find one of the best local restaurants, AllaMadonna.
 
 
 
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