Ponte Di Rialto Bridge Research Paper

There are many bridges of different shapes, sizes or built from different material, some are even much older than others in the city of Venice, Italy are. Although some bridges are just there and never get talked about and others are well known, they all have interesting history behind their many bricks. The Ponte di Rialto Bridge in Venice is the oldest bridge that crosses the Grand Canal. (learnodo-newtonic) The original wooden bridge was designed by a Swiss Engineer named Antonia de Ponte. (James) The Grand Canal varies in width, and the Ponte di Rialto is built at the narrowest place. (learnodo-newtonic) Prior to the Accademia Bridge being built, the Ponte di Rialto was the only place you could cross the Grand Canal on foot. (learnodo-newtonic) Ponte di Rialto connects two districts, the San Polo district and the San Marco district, and is one of four bridges that currently cross the Grand Canal. (learnodo-newtonic) The Ponte di Rialto Bridge is in the center of the cities business district and became a very important fixture in 1097 …show more content…
Mark and St. Theodore watch over the bridge from the sides. (learnodo-newtonic) The architect, Antonio da Ponte, had to compete with Michelangelo and Palladio just to have the privilege of constructing this marvelous bridge. (Durant Imboden) The bridge has three different walkways, two on the outside that lead to the different shops and a larger center one connecting the sidewalks on either side. (Durant Imboden) The bridge is 94 feet long, 75 feet wide and 24 feet high; made so boats could pass safely underneath without disturbing the pedestrians shopping. (James) The bridge was built by Swiss architect and Engineer Antonia de Ponte. (James) It took three years to completely build the bridge because of the unstable conditions and differing depths within the canal. (James) The bridge has two inclined ramps covered by a portico or a roof that is supported by columns.