The Rialto Bridge is the oldest of the four bridges to cross the Grand Canal of Venice. It is also the most famous in Venice thanks to its peculiar history and design. For many years, the overpass was the most important financial centre in Venice.

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The present Ponte di Rialto was built in stone between 1588 and 1591 by Antonio da Ponte to substitute a wooden bridge which had collapsed in two occasions and had been partially burnt down in 1310.

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The design of the stone bridge is similar to its predecessors with two inclined ramps that are connected by an arch in the middle.

Any hour is good to visit the Rialto Bridge. We even recommend crossing the bridge at different times of the day to see the Grand Canal in all its splendour and like the rest of the crowd on the bridge, try and take a photo of the remarkable Venice lying below.