Question 1

What does the Rialto Bridge represent?

Accepted Answer

It is a stone arch bridge over a Grand Canal, Venice, built by Antonio Da Ponte. It represents the architecture of the medieval time of the Renaissance.

Question 2

Why is the Rialto Bridge famous?

Accepted Answer

The Rialto Bridge is the oldest bridge out of the other four bridges spread over the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy.

Question 3

What is special about the Rialto Bridge?

Accepted Answer

The Rialto Bridge is the oldest in Venice. Until the Accademia Bridge was built, Rialto was the only pedestrian bridge, through which one could cross the Grand Canal.  It connects the narrowest points (San Polo and San Marco) of the Grand Canal. Also, its design makes it unique and special for the tourists.

Question 4

Is the Rialto Bridge The Bridge of Sighs?

Accepted Answer

No, both are different bridges. Antonio Contino built the Bridge of Sighs and Antonio Da Ponte built the stone arch Rialto Bridge and both are located at different locations in Venice, Italy.

Question 5

What was the Rialto Bridge built for?

Accepted Answer

The bridge was built to connect the two districts San Polo and San Marco of Grand Canal in Venice, Italy and also built for helping in the smooth functioning of the market based on it.

Question 6

What material is the Rialto Bridge made from?

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The Rialto Bridge is built with white limestone and thousands of timber piles which were used to support the whole structure.

Question 7

What kind of bridge is the Rialto Bridge?

Accepted Answer

Rialto Bridge is a stone arch bridge on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. The bridge has 75 feet of width, an arch of 24 feet of height and a 94 feet long span.

Question 8

Who created Rialto Bridge?

Accepted Answer

The creator of Rialto Bridge was a Swiss-born Venetian Engineer and Architect Antonio Da Ponte. His simple, yet marvelous design was the perfect solution of replacing the three times collapsed Wooden Bridge.

Question 9

What is the best time to visit Rialto Bridge?

Accepted Answer

The first half of May or the last week of September is preferable to go for spending your time in Rialto Bridge, Venice, Italy.

Question 10

How to reach Rialto Bridge from Venice Marco Polo Airport?

Accepted Answer

The person can either take a taxi or bus service from the airport. The taxi takes around 14 mins to reach the destination, but a bus takes 44 mins to reach Rialto Bridge. The cost of a taxi is Rs. 3500 to Rs. 4,000 while bus service charges around Rs. 180 to Rs. 900.