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JavierCR 🇪🇸
September 13, 2026
Hiking
The view from the Rialto Bridge is one of the most famous and photographed in Venice. From the highest part of the bridge, you get a spectacular panoramic view of the Grand Canal, with its elegant historic palaces reflected in the water, the constant traffic of gondolas, vaporettos, and traditional boats.
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Rüdiger M
September 9, 2026
Hiking
The name of the bridge refers to the Rialto area in San Polo, which was the most important trading center of the city for a millennium. Rialto is derived from the Italian Rivo alto, meaning 'high bank'. The Rialto area is located in Venice at the highest point above the mean high water.
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Rüdiger M
September 9, 2026
Hiking
The bridge crosses the Canal Grande and has a length of 48 m, a width of 22 m, and an air draft of 7.50 m.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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