Ponte della Paglia - Venezia, Italy - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

The Ponte della Paglia (English: Straw Bridge) is a bridge of Venice that crosses the Rio di Palazzo near the Doge's Palace by connecting the pier of Piazzetta di San Marco with the Riva degli Schiavoni. It is one of the bridges that link the Sestieres di San Marco and Castello.

The current structure dates from 1847, and the original structure was built in 1360. The original structure was the oldest stone bridge in Venice. The name of the bridge comes from boats mooring nearby loaded with straw (paglia). Because of the possible outbreak of fires, there are centuries-old ordinances that prohibit such practices.

The bridge is very crowded with tourists (see our second photo) not only because it allows a great view of the Bridge of Sighs and all over the San Marco Basin, but also because, on summer evenings, it offers the most beautiful Venetian sunsets with the sun that falls behind the Basilica della Salute.

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Length of bridge: Span: 10.24 metres Height of bridge: Minimum height: 2.65 metres What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: Canal Date constructed: 1847 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes Name of road or trail the bridge services: Piazzetta di San Marco (on the southern side) and the Riva degli Schiavoni (on the northern side) Location: Venezia, Province of Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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