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Under the Rialto Bridge, Venice, Italy

Under the Rialto Bridge, Venice, Italy

The Rialto Bridge, in the heart of Venice, is probably the most iconic image of this enchanting city.  With its 24-foot high arch designed to allow galleys to sail under it and its 12,000 wooden pilings, walking across it transports you to another age. Built in 1588, it spans the Grand Canal with three walkways that are always thronged with tourists and residents. But this area has been the center of commerce for an even longer time. The Open air…

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