Rialto Bridge - details and images
At first, the Rialto Bridge was the only bridge to connect the two sides of the Grand Canal. The bridge consists of two inclined ramps with a row of shops on either side of typical Venetian covered, but open to the outside on both sides. Throughout history, trade and the entire animation of Venice have focused here. Rialto Bridge is the oldest of the four bridges that cross the Grand Canal. In this area there is the Rialto Market, built in XI century and has provided great economic importance of this area. This focused workshops and gold markets, fabrics and spices. Also, there have set up maritime insurance companies and banks.
Rialto Bridge is 7.5 meters high and covers three ways to go. Two sides and a railing along the middle lane, serve as a space for various retailers that sell jewelry, blades, Murano glass and other items for tourists.
Address: from the train station, from Piazzale Roma or San Marco Square follow signs "Rialto".
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