The Rialto Bridge is the oldest, and at the same time the only bridge rising above the Venetian Grand Canal. It was so until the time of the Ponte dell’Accademia in 1854. It must be admitted that despite his age Rialto Bridge impresses. This is due not only to its shape and architecture, but also from the fact that a single-span building provides space for trade stalls, separated by arches arcades. In the middle of the bridge was built elevated arch, beside which meeting two rows of stalls located along the entire span. Between them writhing pedestrian street, but it is also possible the passing by two balustrades.
It is worth noting that according to original assumptions, the Rialto Bridge had to be located on the banknotes with value of 50 euros. Unfortunately, this idea did not find favor in the eyes of members of the committee.
