Ponte delle Guglie

Ponte delle Guglie is a stone arch bridge crossing the Cannaregio Canal, built entirely of Istrian stone and designed as a low-spanning footbridge. The structure allows pedestrians to cross easily from one side of the canal to the other.

Construction of this bridge began in 1580 during Venice's late Renaissance period, when the city was expanding its infrastructure throughout the lagoon. The bridge reflects the engineering approaches of that era.

The bridge serves as a gathering point in Cannaregio, linking the Jewish Ghetto to main routes in the neighborhood. It shapes how locals and visitors move through this historic quarter daily.

The bridge is accessible from multiple directions and serves as a key crossing point for visitors moving between the train station area and central Venice. The low arch design makes crossing straightforward and easy for all.

The bridge features decorative stone spires at the base of its railings, an unusual ornament found nowhere else on Venetian bridges. These spires, called guglie, are where the bridge gets its distinctive name.

Location: Venice

Official opening: 1580

Height: 3.75 m

Length: 16.56 m

Width: 8.44 m

Made from material: Istrian stone

GPS coordinates: 45.44361,12.32556

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:02