The Rialto Bridge

The Rialto bridge is the old main bridge across the Grand Canal in Venice.  It was built 600 – 700 years ago and over the course of the 3 days we were there we crossed it many times. It is marked by big ol arrow thing on map below.

Venice Map Rialto Bridge

Here you have a view of the North side of the bridge as seen from a water taxi.

North side of Rialto Bridge

Here is a picture from the North side of the bridge looking North to where the previous picture was taken.

Rialto Bridge looking north

Here is from the other side of the bridge looking South.

Rialto Bridge looking south

Here is from the south side of the bridge looking down directly next to the bridge.

Next to Rialto Bridge

These are a few of the shops and stands on the bridge.

And finally here is the bridge from a gondola.

South side of Rialto Bridge

This bridge has been kind of a big deal in Venice for a few years.

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