Ponte dei Bareteri

The Ponte dei Bareteri extends over the canal with a width of 17 meters, connecting multiple paths leading from Rialto to St Mark's Square.

Initially constructed from wood, the bridge underwent reconstruction in stone during 1508, marking a period of infrastructure modernization in Venice.

The bridge received its name from the local cap makers who established their manufacturing workshops in the surrounding neighborhood during medieval times.

Located at coordinates 45.436056, 12.337694, this bridge measures 2.55 meters in height and 5.22 meters in length, serving as a passage for pedestrians.

The stone pillars along the bridge's railings formerly displayed lion statues until their removal during Napoleon's occupation of Venice.

Location: Venice

Inception: 1509

Height: 2.55 m

Length: 5.22 m

Width: 17.13 m

GPS coordinates: 45.43606,12.33769

Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:21