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Bridges: Famous Bridge
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  • Written by suemac on Jul 27, 2004
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  • Bridge of Sighs
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    • The Bridge of Sighs ( Ponte dei Sospiri ) connects the Doge's Palace ( Palazzo Ducale ), seat of government and the highest courts, to the New Prisons ( The Palazzo of the Prigioni Nuove ).

    It is a closed and covered passageway extending over the canal.

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    Campos, Calles and Canals: The Grand Canal
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  • Written by suemac on Aug 3, 2004
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  • The Grand Canal
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    • Four kilometres long the canal begins at the Piazza San Marco and ends at the Piazza Roma.

    Three bridges cross the canal, the wooden Accademia, the Station and the most famous Rialto Bridge.

    The Rialto Bridge was originally built in wood. A competion was held for a new design. Finally in 1588 a plan by Antonio da Ponte was accepted and a stone bridge was built.

    The Venetian noblemen built grand houses along the canal. There are also many fine churches housing paintings by artists such as Tintoretto and Titian .

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    Palazzo Ducale: The seat of government
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  • Written by suemac on Aug 4, 2004
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    • The Doge's Palace (Palzza Ducale) houses the Venetian high court , the Maggior Consiglio and the doge's residence.

    Walking around the palace you cannot help but stare up at the beautiful carved and painted ceilings and walls.

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    aadil Sun Oct 3, 2004 10:32 UTC
     Pretty pictures of a place I long to visit again!!! I just returned from my trip to Venice last year!!! HAHAHA!!!    		aussiedoug Sat Sep 4, 2004 14:45 UTC
     La bella Italia is on my wish list & Venezia is definitely part of that so Grazie mille for these helpful tips. Regards from downunder.

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