Rialto Bridge
Grand Canal span
The Rialto Bridge is the oldest and most famous bridge spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy.
Its distinctive stone arch and covered design with shops along both sides have made it an iconic symbol of the city since its completion in 1591.
The name comes from Rialto, the commercial district it connects to the rest of Venice.
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