Ponte di Rialto

Ja, ich war auch hier, zu Wasser, über die Brücke, zu Fuß,
Tolles Bauwerk aber irgenwo auch nicht, man kommte aber hier am Besten auf die andere Seite :-)
Den Verkaufskram sollte man komplett tauschen, aber wenn die Touris den Quatsch brauchen, wird sich wohl nichts ändern.
Auf die Details achtend, kan man lustige Situatione bei Selfie-​nieren oder altertümlichen Fotografieren beobachten, auf, unter und neben der Brücke, einfach mal eine Auszeit nehmen und Tasche schön festhalten.

When I first visited Venice at 15, I took a photo with my mum and my sister at the top of the bridge. That photo was the desktop photo on my Dad’s computer for the next ten years. So returning to Venice with my sister, both of us much more grown up, it was quite a great experience to be there with her, and take another picture at the top of the bridge. The bridge itself is one of those sights in Venice that everyone wants and needs to see. It’s extremely iconic and is much more impressive in real life. It is a little smaller than I remembered but spectacular nonetheless. One side of the bridge was covered in scaffolding which is a real shame but it was great to see it again anyway.

Historical… must see. However, it is still undergoing a major restoration. So, you will not able to get the picture that you want at this time.: (I was a little disappointed.

The bridge is about a 20 minute walk from the train station in Santa Lucia.
The bridge was undergoing renovation when I visited in August. Covered, I can’t really attest for the beauty of its design. However, it’s a great place to appreciate the grand canal. It’s also unique in that it has four sets of stairs instead of two — one pathway faces the canal and the other leads to the bridge shops. The area is bustling here; in the AM, there is a fish market within walking distance from the bridge. It’s also right next to the Rialto Vaporetto stop.
It gets busy but I love this bridge. I wish I saw it in all its glory though. I guess that’s always next time.

I was looking forward to this attraction. Unfortunately there was some major renovation and restoration taking place on the bridge. One entire side of the bridge was closed off to the public. Luckily the other side of the bridge was still open to the public. There was a sign/​cover covering the middle of the bridge which did not help with taking good photos.
Amazing pictures can be taken from the side that was open. Many shops/​restaurants all around the bridge area.

The Rialto Bridge, built in 1588, is undergoing long-​needed and eagerly-​anticipated restoration. You can still cross the Grand Canal on the Rialto, although portions of the stairs are closed, and some views of the canal are obstructed by scaffolding. Anticipated completion is about January, 2017.
The € 5,000,000 restoration of the Rialto Bridge is being financed by Renzo Rosso. Frankly, I think the billboards on the scaffolding covering the bridge are a small price to pay for the hugh benefit received.
Five Stars for the Rialto Bridge, and 5,000,000 Thank You’s to Renzo Rosso.

This is the most momorable and beautiful spot in Venice.
Even though the weather was boiling and tourist wouldn’t stop squashing us, it was a lovely day.
I felt in love, contemplating the city from such a view. The shiny water, the admiring buildings and nature everywhere. It felt like love at first sight.
This bridge used to be the only way to cross the Grand Canal until the 19^th century.
It’s impressive to know that over 15 million tourists visit Venice each year.
I wonder how many people have crossed this bridge over the years.
There are lots of pricy shops on it, but nothing really worth buying.
What you must get to see is the view from it.
Even though I took tons of photos, nothing compares to the real life experience.

Die Rialto-​Brücke ist ein echter Hingucker und von der Brücke kann man auch schön weit gucken ;-)
Hier wuseln Touristen wie Einheimische herum und daher ist es hier jederzeit relativ voll. Die Brücke ist kunstvoll gestalltet, massiv und beeindruckend!
Nur sehr schade, dass in den Läden auf der Brücke immer der gleiche Mist verkauft wird (billige Souveniers, schlecht gemachte Masken, billiger Glasschmuck und überteuerte Nudeln).

Bridges abound in Venice, but this is likely the most famous. Again, like everything else I experienced in Venice, you realize that any photo you ever saw was nothing compared to the real thing.
My husband and I visited this bridge twice, once when it was packed and crowded in the middle of the afternoon, and another time (at the recommendation of Rick Steves) first thing in the morning before the city woke up. Had I only seen it a dawn, I would have said it was 5 stars, but the chaos that it becomes mid-​day just made it lose some appeal.
It’s very commercialized during the day, full of shops selling tourist crap. And then there was that guy trying to give me a rose, and of course, have my husband pay him for it– I hate pushy peddlers who can’t take no for an answer.
First thing in the morning it was peaceful, and magical. And part of a memory I will always cherish of my time in Venice.

This is the iconic bridge that you see in the pictures of Venice. I’ve ran across it in Assassins Creed, walked over it day and night, and floated past it in a Vaporetto. It’s still a bridge. I was surprised to learn that the middle is open and that busy shops line both sides of it. Of course, any place you go around here is going to be marked up. You get a great view of the Grand Canal from either side. Just wind your way through the streets and look for the yellow signs or graffiti pointing you in the right direction. There was once a time when this was the only way to cross the canal without using a boat. That’s easily the coolest thing about this landmark for me. Even found myself a sweet Carnivale mask with the Rialto on it.

Ponte di Rialto is THE bridge in Venice. No matter where you are you will find signs directing you to the main square (Piazza San Marco) and this bridge. While the bridge is kind of just a bridge, you really don’t have to spend much time checking out the actual bridge, it’s the view that you’ll want to see. That view of the Grand Canal is spectacular. We happened to visit towards the end of the day as the sun was setting… the golden hue of the sun on those gorgeous Venician buildings and those gondolas floating along — so dreamy. I miss Venice!

It is just a very old bridge. But it is a bloody impressive old bridge! The views from the top really give you the a snap shot of magical essence of the great canal that runs through Venice.
You really do see the hustle, bustle and daily life of the city that flows along the canal. Speedboats, buses and gondolas all flow by and provide the opportunity for the most amazing pictures against magnificent backdrops.
Rialto bridge is a must see in Venice. The only negative is fighting your way through all the other tourists who are desperate to see the same views that you are keen to snap.
One tip is don’t just take pics from the top. Go down and snap some from canal looking up as you get to see the real magnificence of the structure if the bridge itself.

HEADING OUT FOR LUNCH
Some say you haven’t visited Venezia until you’ve walked the Ponte di Rialto. This area is considered the center of Venezia and one of the first areas to have been inhabited. The words «rivo alto» means high bank. A good reason to settle here.
It is insanely busy. On the San Polo side of the Canal Grande are the fish market «Pescheria» and the many Erberia fruit and vegetable stalls or stands. It’s a cocktail atmosphere of tourist and visitors.
Bridge was orginally wooden and for centuries was the only bridge to cross the Grand Canale. The wooden Ponte di Accademia became the second crossing in 1854. Third bridge is the Ponte delgi Scalzi, just a few steps from the Stazone FS Santa Lucia (train terminal). Ferrovia Vaporetto stop is the busiest with long lines to board the Vaporetto.
The Rialto Vaporetto stop is one of the most hectic. Great photo opportunities and many restaurants and shops that will gladly take your Euros. A MUST to experience!

Traversant le grand canal de venise, le pont couvert du Rialto (qui signifie «rive haute») est la jointure des quartiers de San Marco et San Polo. C’est un point fort qui constitue avec ces nombreuses boutiques, le cœur commercial de la ville.
Tout le long du circuit, les piétions peuvent arpenter trois voies de circulations qui leurs sont entièrement dédiés. Les commerces, fournis en habit, souvenirs et verreries sont ainsi séparés de gauche à droite d’un axe de passage centrale et de deux autres traversées à leurs extrémités opposés. Elles se rejoignent toutes au centre du pont.
Proche de lui, on trouve un marché vendant fruit, légumes, poissons et fleurs et plusieurs restaurants. La vue est exceptionnelle le soir venu et les prix sont plutôt correct pour un cadre pareil.

Die Rialtobrücke ist ein weiteres Wahrzeichen Venedigs und das durchaus zurecht. Die Brücke am Canal Grande strahlt einen förmlich an. Von hier gelangt man wunderbar zum Fischmarkt oder man taucht in eine der vielen Gassen Venedigs ab.
Natürlich ist es immer recht voll aber wenn man es einmal bis nach oben geschafft hat kann man den wunderbaren Ausblick auf den Canal Grande wirklich genießen.
Die Restaurants rund herum sollte man eher meiden da man dort natürlich gleich noch mehr zahlt.

Major water-​traffic in the city passes under this bridge as public transport is provided by water buses and private water taxis, and many tourists can take beautiful pictures of the canal by gondola or of a gondola from the bridge.
Don’t miss the sunset or the night view from the Bridge!

One interesting aspect of the iconic Rialto Bridge is the padlocks. Apparently inspired by «I Want You», the 2006 novel by Federico Moccia, this practice involves couples writing their names on their padlock, swearing eternal love and throwing the keys into the Grand Canal below. There were a lot of locks of love, when Gayle and I were there and we both wondered about longer term damage to the stonework and about other more practical ways that we are committed to each other.

Its pretty from the outside, but on the bridge itself are mobs of tourists and the same old souvenier shops selling the same crap.
On a side note, you cigarette smokers seem to think this bridge is a giant ashtray. I didn’t see a sign, but perhaps it is.

Over 425 years old this bridge is the ideal location to view the Grand Canal. Originally made of wood and now stone this was the only way Venetians could cross the Grand Canal for hundreds of years by foot.
The bridge is always busy, but I recommend going later in the evening — It’s less crowded verses the day. Be sure to visit the Rialto Bridge since it’s one of the architectural icons of Venice.

The best time to visit this is in the early morning when Venice is waking up and the locals are making their way to the markets on one side of the bridge and of heading to work into the main island.
After about 10am this place is jam packed with tourists and it is not much fun to cross the bridge. It is probably one of the most photographed structure in town.
The view from the bridge of the grand canal is amazing and a great vantage point to photograph the buzzing canal :-)
I crossed it many times on the way to various sights around town and on the way to the fish and fruit /​vegetable markets and to visit some great cafes and coffee houses. I specially loved doing so early in the morning :-))

Completed in 1588, Rialto Bridge links the two banks of the canal at its narrowest point and replaced an earlier drawbridge. Rialto is the name of an area of Venice, the first part of the city to be settled and later the commercial center. If you’re at Piazza San Marco, keep walking north.
Venezia is a bit of a maze and the streets are confusing, but if you look upwards on the buildings, there are small signs with arrows pointing you in the direction. Along the way, you may be distracted by boutique shops selling Murano glass, haute coutere Italian leather goods and clothing, and of course the many gelaterias!

If you’re in Venice you will definitely see the Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto in Italian) which crosses the Grand Canal. It was designed by architect Antonio de Ponte, whose nephew Antonio Cantoni designed the nearby Bridge of Sighs (completed in 1602). The ostentatious single-​span bridge was completed in 1591 to connect the west bank with the Rialto market on the east bank across the Grand Canal.
The first dry crossing of the Grand Canal was a floating pontoon bridge built in 1181. The expansion of the Rialto market increased traffic on the bridge, so it was replaced in 1255 by a permanent structure wooden bridge, with ramps and a moveable mid section to allow the passage of tall ships. bridge. The wooden bridge was partially burnt in a revolt in 1310. In 1444, the bridge collapsed from the weight of a crowd watching a boat parade. The bridge again collapsed in 1524 — probably from the weight of shops built on each side — and was rebuilt with wood.
The city of Venice undertook to rebuild the bridge with stone construction. The present stone bridge was finally completed in 1591 and became a landmark for the city and republic of Venice.
The gondola rides ($ 150 plus) pass under Ponte di Rialto as they wind down the Grand Canal where most finish in front of St. Mark’s Square.
Looks extra cool lit up at night with the white light on the stone.
Five stars for being one of the most famous bridges in the world.

The historic Rialto Bridge is a must-​see on any trip to Venice. Just don;t spend money of the cheesy souvenirs and T-​shirts nearby — better to walk a few canals over and sit at a Trattoria for some excellent shrimp and seafood!
Italia! How I love thee…

The Rialto Bridge may not wow you as the Golden Gate bridge, but you can’t deny its popularity with tourists. Originally a wooden bridge that was constructed in the 1580’s, it’s currently a stone arch. It has held up the test of time, but be wary of the souvenir shops that surround the bridge as they are very pricey.
The market is a short walk away if you want to see real Venetians shopping for fish or produce. Don’t forget to take photos as this is still one of the icons in the Veneto region.

Lieu pour les achats
Le pont du Rialto est l’un des quatre ponts qui traversent le Grand Canal de Venise. Le pont du Rialto est cependant le plus ancien et certainement le plus célèbre d’entre eux et un des monuments les plus visités de Venise. Portant le nom du quartier de Rialto situé sur la rive gauche, il constituait jusqu’au XIXe siècle l’unique liaison entre les deux parties de la ville. Le pont actuel, à arche unique sur le Grand Canal de 48 mètres, offre trois passages piétonniers, un au centre entre deux rangées de boutiques installées dans six arches à la montée et six arches à la descente, et deux de chaque côté des boutiques. Les trois allées piétonnières se raccordent au centre du pont par deux arches de plus grandes dimensions. Sur les reliefs de chaque côté du pont, on peut voir les deux saints patrons de la ville, Théodore et Marc. Lieu indispensable pour faire ses achats et lieu privilégié des vénitiens pour les faire également.

Incontournable
Evidement c’est un lieu incontournable de Venise, si vous avez des sous entrer dans les boutiques d’orfèvres (comme à Florence !) par contre… né vous privez pas d’acheter quelques fruits dans les beaux marchés qui commencent au pied du pont comme l’erberia.

Noir de Monde
Il y a ici plus de personnes au mètre carré que sur la place St Marc, mais c’est également un passage obligé que ca soit en Vaporreti (transport publics sur l’eau) ou a pied… avec un passage central et 2 passages sur les cotés.

Le centre névralgique de la sérénissime
Ce pont est un peu l’âme de Venise. Il est majestueux vu de dessus comme de dessous. Un monde fou s’y presse et il délimite une grande zone de commerce très agréable. Il participe grandement au romantisme de la cité.

En haut et en bas
Il faut effectivement l’avoir au moins une fois vu d’en bas (vaporetto) et être passé dessus durant son séjour à Venise. Ca grouille de Vénitiens et de touristes, c’est vivant, c’est… Venise tout simplement !

Trop de touristes pour moi
A admirer lorsque vous passez dessous en vaporetto (voir mon avis sur le grand canal) mais trop de monde pour moi sur ce pont ! Je préfère les ruelles tranquilles où l’on découvre de petites places en flânant…

Le plus touristique et le plus fréquenté
Contrairement à ce qui est dit dans un des commentaires ci dessous, ce n’est pas l’unique pont qui enjambe le grand canal (il y a également le pont de l’accademia, très joli, une partie en bois) mais c’est sans aucun doute le plus populaire et le plus touristique de la Sérénissime. C’est un endroit incontournable de Venise, au même titre que la place Saint Marc. Je laisse à chacun le droit de se faire son propre avis sur l’oeuvre de l’architecte Da Ponte (nom prédestiné) et des boutiques présentes sur le pont. En tout cas, il y a une belle photo à faire du grand canal en haut du pont.

Le plus beau!
Ce pont est superbe ! Sa forme pointu comme un accent circonflexe surprend au premier coup d’œil ! il est aussi agréable à admirer qu’a emprunter, emprunter d’ailleurs par tous les vénitiens en même temps (on dirait).

Ma préférence à moi
L’un des endroits de Venise que je préfère, ce pont et toute l’activité qui en découle (pleins de petites boutiques dessus, des camelots…). Si vous désirez acheter des objets en verre, des dentelles, c’est l’endroit idéal car le choix est formidable et les prix imbattables contrairement à ce qu’on pourrait penser. De plus, un marché aux fruits et légumes se trouve au pied du Rialto, des fruits délicieux et à un prix plus qu’honorables. Je l’adore.