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1. Travel Tip:
First sight of the Grand Canal from the Scalzi Bridge
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Crossing the Scalzi Bridge was our first sight of the Grand Canal on our arrival to Venice. The Scalzi bridge was also about 500 metres from the Piazza Roma where the Bus Station and car park were... Tags for this Travel Tip: scalzi bridge venice italy |
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2. Travel Tip:
Best views of the Grand Canal from Rialto Bridge
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We headed towards the famous Rialto Bridge for superb views over the Grand Canal. Despite being one of the most popular bridges in Venice, and one of the only three allowing you to cross the Grand... Tags for this Travel Tip: bridge rialto venice views |
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3. Travel Tip:
Ponte di Tre Archi, Bridge of the Three Arches
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Ponte dei Trei Archi, or the Bridge of the Three Arches, is an often photographed bridge in Venice because of it’s unique and beautiful design. We were no different and joined other tourists to... Tags for this Travel Tip: bridge architecture venice |
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4. Travel Tip:
Ponte delle Tette
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Visit Venice's one-time red light district with a walk across the Ponte delle Tette, or Bridge of Breasts. It's a small bridge where, back in the day, prostitutes would display their breasts as a... Tags for this Travel Tip: bridge redlightdistrict history architecture venice |
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5. Travel Tip:
Ponte degli Scalzi
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The Ponte degli Scalzi (Bridge of the Barefoot) is right next to the St. Lucia Venice train station on one side, on the other side it's close to the main bus station. It was the first bridge that... Tags for this Travel Tip: bridge venice grandcanal trainstation |
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6. Travel Tip:
Ponte dell'Accademia or the Academy Bridge
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Near the end of the Grand Canal is the Ponte dell’Accademia or the Academy Bridge. It is one of only three bridges that spans the Grand Canal. It makes for an easy crossing for visitors wanting... Tags for this Travel Tip: bridge venice tourist canal |
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7. Travel Tip:
Ponte di Rialto, The Rialto Bridge
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The Rialto Bridge spans the Grand Canal. It's a stone bridge that teems with tourists nearly year round. The view out over Venice and the Grand Canal are stunning and worth dealing with the... Tags for this Travel Tip: bridge history architecture venice shopping tourist grandcanal |
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8. Travel Tip:
Bridge of Sighs, Ponte dei Sospiri
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I had thought that the Bridge of Sighs or Ponte dei Sospiri was a romantic spot. I was a bit startled to discover that the view from the bridge was the last thing that convicts would see before... Tags for this Travel Tip: venice legend history architecture bridge |
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9. Travel Tip:
Palazzo Ducale - Bridge of Sighs
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One of the most popular sights in Venice does have a grim history indeed. On the opposite side of Great Chamber Hall there is a small doorway that will lead you to the enclosed... Tags for this Travel Tip: bridge palace |
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