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Ponte di Rialto (Rialto Bridge) - Venice<br> Sightseeing in Italy picture - The Ponte di Rialto (or the Rialto bridge -- ponte meaning bridge) was built in 1588-92 by Antonio Da Ponte. Until the 19th Century it was the only bridge over the Grand Canal. It replaced a previous wooden one which can be seen in Carpaccio's painting of "The Miracle of the True Cross" in the Accademia. On the bridge itself and on either side are shops that are open during the day.
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The Ponte di Rialto (or the Rialto bridge -- ponte meaning bridge) was built in 1588-92 by Antonio Da Ponte. Until the 19th Century it was the only bridge over the Grand Canal. It replaced a previous wooden one which can be seen in Carpaccio's painting of "The Miracle of the True Cross" in the Accademia. On the bridge itself and on either side are shops that are open during the day.
Western Europe
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