Ponte degli Scalzi, Stone arch bridge near Santa Lucia Station, Venice, Italy
Ponte degli Scalzi is a stone arch bridge spanning the Grand Canal and connecting Santa Croce and Cannaregio districts. A single white Istrian stone arch carries pedestrians 40 meters across the waterway, providing direct access from the railway station into central Venice.
Engineer Eugenio Miozzi designed this bridge in 1932 to replace an earlier iron structure built in the 1800s. The stone construction completed in 1934 represented a shift toward more permanent and elegant solutions for crossing the Grand Canal.
The bridge takes its name from the barefoot friars who lived in the nearby convent. This naming tradition reflects how Venice's religious communities shaped the city's geography and local language.
Travelers arriving by train can cross this bridge directly from the station to reach central Venice quickly. The wide surface accommodates crowds comfortably without bottlenecks.
The bridge was rebuilt after its predecessor collapsed in 1986, creating a moment of collective shock for Venetians. This event prompted a major reassessment of infrastructure safety across the lagoon city.
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