Rialto Bridge
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| Address | Sestiere San Polo, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy |
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| Construction started | 1588 |
| Total length | 48 m |
| Locations | Venice |
| Bridge type | Arch bridge |
| Architects | Antonio da Ponte |
| Antonio Contin | |
| Did you know | The area of Venice around the Rialto Bridge was one of the first parts of the city to be constructed. |
| Height | 732 (cm) |
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| ID | 735894 |
About Rialto Bridge
The Rialto Bridge is the oldest of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. Connecting the sestieri of San Marco and San Polo, it has been rebuilt several times since its first construction as a pontoon bridge in the 12th century, and is now a significant tourist attraction in the city.
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Venice canal mysteriously turns fluorescent green
By Laura GozziBBC News
Venetians woke up on Sunday Morning to an unusual sight, as a patch of water in The City 's central waterway appeared to have turned fluorescent green.
Local authorities have collected water samples and opened an urgent investigation.
Speculation is rife as to what might have caused the water around the famous Rialto Bridge to change colour.
Theories range from the release of dye to a protest by environmental activists.
Italian media reported that local police were examining CCTV to determine whether the release might have been a stunt to coincide with the Volgalonga regatta taking place this weekend.
Many Social Media users said the images Coming Out of Venice were remindful of the 1968 stunt by Argentine artist Nicolás García Uriburu, who dyed The Waters of the Grand Canal green in order to raise awareness of ecological issues.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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