Ponte Chiodo, 15th century brick arch bridge in Cannaregio, Italy.
Ponte Chiodo is a brick arch bridge over the Rio di San Felice in the Cannaregio sestiere of Venice. It carries no parapet or railing along either edge, so the brick walkway runs open from side to side. The span connects the Fondamenta della Misericordia side with the San Felice bank.
The bridge was built in the 15th century when Venice was a major trading republic. During this era, bridges without railings were a common construction approach.
The bridge is named after the noble Chiodo family, who owned it rather than merely living nearby. The name is the main trace of that ownership that a visitor can still read on a map of Cannaregio today.
Crossing this bridge requires care since it has no railings along the edges. It is open during the day, and you should slow down if the surface is wet or slippery.
Ponte Chiodo is the only bridge in Venice without a parapet. It crosses the Rio di San Felice in Cannaregio, and its name comes from the noble Chiodo family, who owned it. Look for the low, unguarded edges where the brick walkway meets the water.
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