Ponte dei Pugni, Stone bridge in Dorsoduro, Venice, Italy.
The stone bridge spans across a narrow canal and features four marble footprints embedded into its surface, marking the positions of fighters.
During the 14th century, members of the Nicolotti and Castellani clans gathered on this bridge to engage in organized fist fights.
Joseph Heintz the Younger captured the traditional bridge battles in his 1673 painting, documenting these contests between eastern and western districts.
The bridge measures 9.52 meters in length and 3.5 meters in width, connecting Campo San Barnaba with Fondamenta Gherardini in Dorsoduro.
A floating market boat near the bridge sells fresh fruits and vegetables directly from the canal waters throughout the day.
Location: Dorsoduro
Height: 2.27 m
Length: 9.52 m
Width: 3.5 m
GPS coordinates: 45.43310,12.32430
Latest update: March 9, 2025 11:25
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