The Rialto Bridge is the true heart of Venice where the current structure was built in just three years, between 1588 and 1591, and as a permanent alternative to the boat bridge and to the three wooden bridges that spanned the Grand Canal at various times since the 12th century.
The 7.5-meter (24-foot) Rialto Bridge was designed in an arc to allow the passage of boats, and the massive structure was built on 12,000 wooden props that still supported the bridge after more than 400 years.
The San Polo and San Marco provinces were linked via the Grand Canal in the heart of Venice, and the Rialto Bridge was always the busiest crossing in Venice
The best activities you can do at the Rialto Bridge Venice
• You can head to the bridge, whether it is the water bus in the Grand Canal or from the channel that results from a maze of the surrounding streets, as the passages are one of the most interesting moments of Venice.
• You can take a boat trip in the ramifications of the river around the Rialto Bridge in Venice, enjoy the scenic views and see the huge gatherings of tourists around the bridge.
