The Rialto, which is the most beautiful bridge in Venice, with a very grandiose and monumental air, bestrides the canal by a single span with a powerful and graceful curve. It was built in 1691, under the Dogeship of Pasquale Cigogna, by Antonio da Ponte, and replaced the ancient wooden drawbridge. (more…)

St Mark’s square Venice live webcam – Ponte Rialto – Canal grande

Online live images of Grand Canal and Palazzo Balbi and of the Rialto Bridge in Venice from Italy. See what is the weather in Venice. Floods in Venice are usually in the off season, when ot is a great time to see a non crowded Venice. It floods about 100 times a year – normally in March and November, and you can watch the sea rising on the Venice webcams. (more…)