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|longest= Ponte della Costituzione
|longest= Ponte della Costituzione
|widest= Rialto Bridge
|widest= Rialto Bridge
|shortest=  
|shortest= Ponte del Diavolo
|narrowest=}}
|narrowest= Ponte privato - Passerella girevole
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''This page is an overview of all the bridges in Venice.''
''This page is an overview of all the bridges in Venice.''
{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}
{{for|a typical bridge|Bridge}}


The city of Venice is composed of 126 islands connected by 433 bridges.
The city of Venice is composed of 126 islands connected by 435 bridges.
<ref>The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011  
<ref>The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011  
[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal]
[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal]
</ref>.  These bridges are essential for the unity of the city and play a major role in daily pedestrian traffic.
</ref><ref>Canals, Bridges, and Urban Maintenance (https://sites.google.com/site/ve13can/final-report)</ref>.  These bridges are essential for the unity of the city and play a major role in daily pedestrian traffic.


==History==
==History==
[[File:3dBridgeDiagram.png|right|thumb|A precise model of a Venetian Bridge]]
[[File:3dBridgeDiagram.png|right|small|A precise model of a Venetian Bridge]]
Bridges have served as an important piece of infrastructure throughout the history of Venice and its formation from multiple islands. Before bridges existed in Venice, the numerous islands were separate communities with their own churches, stores, and lifestyles. At this time landowners used planks to cross from one island to the next and charged a small toll to those who wanted to cross over.<ref>Venice (Italy): canal boats and bridges. Encyclopedia Britannica.  
Bridges have served as an important piece of infrastructure throughout the history of Venice and its formation from multiple islands. Before bridges existed in Venice, the numerous islands were separate communities with their own churches, stores, and lifestyles. At this time landowners used planks to cross from one island to the next and charged a small toll to those who wanted to cross over.<ref>Venice (Italy): canal boats and bridges. Encyclopedia Britannica.  
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/625298/Venice/24379/Canal-boats-and-bridges?anchor=ref388643  
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/625298/Venice/24379/Canal-boats-and-bridges?anchor=ref388643  
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<ref>Venice (Italy): canal boats and bridges. Encyclopedia Britannica.  
<ref>Venice (Italy): canal boats and bridges. Encyclopedia Britannica.  
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/625298/Venice/24379/Canal-boats-and-bridges?anchor=ref388643  
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/625298/Venice/24379/Canal-boats-and-bridges?anchor=ref388643  
</ref> As stated above the first bridges were simple wooden planks placed across the smaller [[Canals|canals]] to enable passage.  Eventually permanent bridges began being constructed out of [[Wood Bridge|wood]].  Today [[Masonry Bridge|masonry bridges]] make up the majority of bridges seen in Venice, and a few [[Metal Bridge|metal bridges]] have been .  These bridges vary in structural design and material composition.
</ref> As stated above the first bridges were simple wooden planks placed across the smaller [[Canals|canals]] to enable passage.  Eventually permanent bridges began being constructed out of [[Wood Bridge|wood]].  Today [[Masonry Bridge|masonry bridges]] make up the majority of bridges seen in Venice, and a few [[Metal Bridge|metal bridges]] have been .  These bridges vary in structural design and material composition.  
 
Bridges can be separated into private and public bridges.  Public bridges are used by tourists and residents of Venice for regular transportation while private bridges are bridges that lead specifically to one or multiple households or business entrances. Approximately 2% of bridges are private bridges. <ref>Canals, Bridges, and Urban Maintenance (https://sites.google.com/site/ve13can/final-report)</ref>


==Statistics==
==Statistics==
[[File:privatepublic_bridge_chart.jpg|right|thumb|A chart depicting the ratio of private to public bridges in Venice.]]  
Top Ten Longest Bridges:
*Top ten [[Oldest Bridges]]
1. [[Ponte della Costituzione]]
*Top ten [[Newest Bridges]]
2. [[Ponte dell'Accademia]]
*Top ten [[Longest Bridges]]
3. [[Ponte degli Scalzi]]
*Top ten [[Shortest Bridges]]
4. [[Ponte di Rialto]]
5. [[Ponte Vivarini]]
6. [[Ponte dei Pensieri]]
7. [[Ponte Longo]]
8. [[Ponte Serenella]]
9. [[Ponte S. Donato]]
10. [[Ponte dei Tre Ponti 4]]


Bridges can be separated into private and public bridges. Public bridges are used by tourists and residents of Venice for regular transportation while private bridges are bridges that lead specifically to one or multiple households or business entrances.
 
Top Ten Shortest Bridges:
1. [[Ponte del Diavolo]]
2. [[Ponte de l'Ogio]]
3. [[Ponte S. Gregorio]]
4. [[Ponte Ingresso Monumentale Arsenale]]
5. [[Ponte Storto]]
6. [[Ponte de la Dona Onesta]]
7. [[Ponte del Tentor]]
8. [[Ponte Privato va al civico 5964]]
9. [[Ponte S.G.Grisostomo]]
10. [[Ponte piano della Zecca]]
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==Notable Venetian Bridges==
==Notable Venetian Bridges==
There are four [[Bridges Over The Grand Canal|bridges over the Grand Canal]] in Venice: the [[Ponte di Rialto|Rialto]], the [[Ponte dell'Accademia|Accademia]], the [[Ponte degli Scalzi]], and the newest, the [[Ponte della Costituzione]].
There are four [[Bridges Over The Grand Canal|bridges over the Grand Canal]] in Venice: the [[Ponte di Rialto|Rialto]], the [[Ponte dell'Accademia|Accademia]], the [[Ponte degli Scalzi]], and the newest, the [[Ponte della Costituzione]].
Some other famous bridges include the [[Bridge of Sighs]], adjacent to the [[Palazzo Ducale|Doge's Palace]], and the [[Ponte della Liberta|Ponte della Libertà]], which joins the historical center of Venice with the mainland.


==Locations==
==Locations==

Revision as of 16:11, 14 January 2014

Bridges

The Rialto Bridge
Number 433
Longest Ponte della Costituzione
Widest Rialto Bridge
Shortest Ponte del Diavolo
Newest Ponte della Costituzione


This page is an overview of all the bridges in Venice.

For a typical bridge, see Bridge.

The city of Venice is composed of 126 islands connected by 435 bridges. [1][2]. These bridges are essential for the unity of the city and play a major role in daily pedestrian traffic.

History

A precise model of a Venetian Bridge
A precise model of a Venetian Bridge

Bridges have served as an important piece of infrastructure throughout the history of Venice and its formation from multiple islands. Before bridges existed in Venice, the numerous islands were separate communities with their own churches, stores, and lifestyles. At this time landowners used planks to cross from one island to the next and charged a small toll to those who wanted to cross over.[3]

Over time the methods of getting from one island to another in Venice have evolved. Initially, a boat known as a traghetto was used to transport people across the natural water ways. [4] As stated above the first bridges were simple wooden planks placed across the smaller canals to enable passage. Eventually permanent bridges began being constructed out of wood. Today masonry bridges make up the majority of bridges seen in Venice, and a few metal bridges have been . These bridges vary in structural design and material composition.

Bridges can be separated into private and public bridges. Public bridges are used by tourists and residents of Venice for regular transportation while private bridges are bridges that lead specifically to one or multiple households or business entrances. Approximately 2% of bridges are private bridges. [5]

Statistics

Top Ten Longest Bridges: 1. Ponte della Costituzione 2. Ponte dell'Accademia 3. Ponte degli Scalzi 4. Ponte di Rialto 5. Ponte Vivarini 6. Ponte dei Pensieri 7. Ponte Longo 8. Ponte Serenella 9. Ponte S. Donato 10. Ponte dei Tre Ponti 4


Top Ten Shortest Bridges: 1. Ponte del Diavolo 2. Ponte de l'Ogio 3. Ponte S. Gregorio 4. Ponte Ingresso Monumentale Arsenale 5. Ponte Storto 6. Ponte de la Dona Onesta 7. Ponte del Tentor 8. Ponte Privato va al civico 5964 9. Ponte S.G.Grisostomo 10. Ponte piano della Zecca

Notable Venetian Bridges

There are four bridges over the Grand Canal in Venice: the Rialto, the Accademia, the Ponte degli Scalzi, and the newest, the Ponte della Costituzione.

Locations


See Also


References

  1. ↑ The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011 [1]
  2. ↑ Canals, Bridges, and Urban Maintenance (https://sites.google.com/site/ve13can/final-report)
  3. ↑ Venice (Italy): canal boats and bridges. Encyclopedia Britannica. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/625298/Venice/24379/Canal-boats-and-bridges?anchor=ref388643
  4. ↑ Venice (Italy): canal boats and bridges. Encyclopedia Britannica. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/625298/Venice/24379/Canal-boats-and-bridges?anchor=ref388643
  5. ↑ Canals, Bridges, and Urban Maintenance (https://sites.google.com/site/ve13can/final-report)

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