Ponte delle Guglie

Ponte delle Guglie
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Ponte delle Guglie is one of the most distinctive bridges in Venice, easily recognised by the decorative pinnacles that give it its name. Spanning the Cannaregio Canal near the lively Jewish Ghetto, the bridge was first built in the 16th century and later rebuilt in stone in 1823. Its elegant arches and carved details reflect a blend of practicality and ornament typical of Venetian engineering. From the top, visitors enjoy views of a bustling neighbourhood where markets, boats, and everyday life animate the canal. As one of the few bridges in Venice adorned with spires, Ponte delle Guglie stands out as both a functional crossing and a charming architectural landmark that captures the character of Cannaregio.

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Ponte delle Guglie spans the Cannaregio Canal in Venice's Cannaregio sestiere, near the western end where the canal meets the Grand Canal, just beyond Venezia Santa Lucia train station. This ornate 16th-century stone bridge, rebuilt in 1823 with distinctive spires (guglie) at each corner, gargoyles, and carved balustrades, connects paths from Piazzale Roma to the historic center. Nearby stand the Ferrovia vaporetto stop, Chiesa degli Scalzi with its garden, the Jewish Ghetto's atmospheric streets, Ponte degli Scalzi, lively Strada Nova leading to Rialto and Piazza San Marco, and quiet canal-side fondamente ideal for local exploration. ​

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