Rialto

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Rialto is a district in Venice, Italy, renowned for its historic bridge, Ponte di Rialto. This stone-arched bridge spans the Grand Canal and measures 48 meters in length. Completed in 1591, it connects the San Marco and San Polo districts and features a central portico.

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The Rialto Bridge is the oldest of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal. Designed by Antonio da Ponte, its construction began in 1588. The bridge is built on 12,000 wooden pilings and features shops along its covered portico. It's accessible by foot and located close to the Rialto Market, a historic center for commerce in Venice.