Monday, August 23, 2010

Venice Bridges

Venice Bridges: "From bare necessity, the bridges have turned into real symbols of the city, and are among the most representative features of Venice. Moreover each bridge, from the smallest to the most important one, from the public to the private ones, gives something more to this wonderful city, and offers unique sights to tourists. There are over 350 bridges all around the city, but some of them are certainly more famous than others, and can be considered as important monuments of the city.

The four bridges on the Grand Canal, in particular, are among the best-known bridges of Venice, and are crossed every day by tourists and by the Venetians, too. Built on the most important waterway of the city, which divides Venice in two parts and is lined with some of the most important buildings of the lagoon city, these bridges are tourist attractions and indispensable constructions to link the two banks of the canal and make it easier to visit the city." ...

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