Bridge of Sighs
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This article is about the bridge in Venice. For other uses, see Bridge of Sighs (disambiguation).
"Ponte dei Sospiri" redirects here. For the 1964 film, see The Avenger of Venice.
The Bridge of Sighs (Italian: Ponte dei Sospiri, Venetian: Ponte de i Sospiri) is a bridge in Venice, Italy. The enclosed bridge is made of white limestone, has windows with stone bars, passes over the Rio di Palazzo, and connects the New Prison (Prigioni Nuove) to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace. It was designed by Antonio Contino, whose uncle Antonio da Ponte designed the Rialto Bridge. It was built in 1600.[1]
Quick Facts Bridge of Sighs Ponte dei Sospiri, Coordinates ...
Bridge of Sighs Ponte dei Sospiri | |
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Coordinates | 45°26′03″N 12°20′27″E |
Crosses | Rio di Palazzo |
Characteristics | |
Design | Arch bridge |
Material | Istrian stone |
Total length | 11 metres (36 ft) |
History | |
Designer | Antonio Contin |
Construction start | 1600 (year) |
Construction end | 1603 (year) |
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