Tag Archives: Ponte Rialto

Rialto – Location, Location, Location

Posted on February 4, 2011 by

A little more background, and a little more conjecture, seems always in order about Riva Alto. It is a tomba, one of the ancient, sturdy sandy islands standing proudly above the high tide line, thought to be locations for many of the new permanent settlements in … Continue reading →

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Venice – Bridging the Gaps

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

Venice has many nick-names, on the list of which you can find “The City of Canals” and, therefore “The City of Bridges”, of ponti. The Rialto Bridge, currently in its 3rd edition, was the only bridge across the famed Grand Canal for almost … Continue reading →

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