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Ponte della Paglia
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Ponte della Paglia is a bridge in Venice, Italy. The current structure dates from 1847, and the original structure was built in 1360. The original structure was the oldest stone bridge in Venice. The name of the bridge is understood to come from boats mooring nearby to offload straw.
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Doge's Palace
P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Bridge of Sighs
30124 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Piazza San Marco
P.za San Marco, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy
Saint Mark's Basilica
P.za San Marco, 328, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy
St Mark's Campanile
P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Palazzo delle Prigioni
close to Doge Palace, Calle Seconda de la Fava, 4209, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
St. Mark’s Museum
P.za San Marco, 328, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Clock Tower
P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Giardini Reali
P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Carta Gate
P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
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Rossopomodoro Venezia San Marco
Calle Larga S. Marco, 404/408, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Restaurant Terrazza Danieli
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4196, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
CaffĂš Florian
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Magna Bevi Tasi
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Trattoria Alla Rivetta
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La Nuova Grotta
Calle de le Rasse, 4538, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Taverna Dei Dogi
C. degli Albanesi, 4250, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Ristorante Trovatore
Calle de le Rasse, 4535, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Bacaro Risorto Castello
Campo S. Provolo, 4700, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
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Libreria Acqua Alta
C. Longa Santa Maria Formosa, 5176b, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
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Despar
Calle al Ponte de la Guerra, 514, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Crai SanMarco Supermarket
Calle dei Fabbri, 846, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy
Fondazione Querini Stampalia
Campiello Santa Maria Formosa, 5252, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Al Duca d'Aosta
P.za San Marco, 284, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
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Hotel Commercio & Pellegrino
Calle de le Rasse, 4551, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Hotel Paganelli
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4182, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Hotel Antico Panada
C. Specchieri, 646, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Ca 'dei Dogi
Corte Santa Scolastica, 4242, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Hotel Rio
Campo San filippo e giacomo 30122 Castello 4358, 4358/A VE, Italy
Hotel Campiello
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Ponte della Paglia

30124 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
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Ponte della Paglia is a bridge in Venice, Italy. The current structure dates from 1847, and the original structure was built in 1360. The original structure was the oldest stone bridge in Venice. The name of the bridge is understood to come from boats mooring nearby to offload straw.

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attractions: Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs, Piazza San Marco, Saint Mark's Basilica, St Mark's Campanile, Palazzo delle Prigioni, St. Mark’s Museum, Clock Tower, Giardini Reali, Carta Gate, restaurants: Rossopomodoro Venezia San Marco, Restaurant Terrazza Danieli, Caffù Florian, Magna Bevi Tasi, Birreria Forst, Trattoria Alla Rivetta, La Nuova Grotta, Taverna Dei Dogi, Ristorante Trovatore, Bacaro Risorto Castello, local businesses: Libreria Acqua Alta, Gondola Experienceℱ, Zara, Oreficeria Gioielleria Dogale - Storia - Particolarità - Qualità, Louis Vuitton Venice, Grand canal, venice, Despar, Crai SanMarco Supermarket, Fondazione Querini Stampalia, Al Duca d'Aosta
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Nearby attractions of Ponte della Paglia

Doge's Palace

Bridge of Sighs

Piazza San Marco

Saint Mark's Basilica

St Mark's Campanile

Palazzo delle Prigioni

St. Mark’s Museum

Clock Tower

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Doge's Palace

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Saint Mark's Basilica

Saint Mark's Basilica

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Nearby restaurants of Ponte della Paglia

Rossopomodoro Venezia San Marco

Restaurant Terrazza Danieli

CaffĂš Florian

Magna Bevi Tasi

Birreria Forst

Trattoria Alla Rivetta

La Nuova Grotta

Taverna Dei Dogi

Ristorante Trovatore

Bacaro Risorto Castello

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CaffĂš Florian

CaffĂš Florian

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Open until 11:00 PM
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Magna Bevi Tasi

Magna Bevi Tasi

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Open until 12:00 AM
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Libreria Acqua Alta

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Nobody really pays too much attention to Challenge bridge number five, this bridge, the Ponte della Paglia, yet almost every single visitor to Venice pauses on it to get a view of the iconic and legendary Ponte dei Sospiri ( Bridge of Sighs ), the staple of every package tour itinerary that visits the city. Quite ironic, won't you say? The Ponte della Paglia's name refers to boats filled with straw that passed by here during the time when horses and donkeys were still part of everyday life in Venice. The Ponte della Paglia is the bridge that bridges the Canal Rio di Palazzo on the border of the Sestiere San Marco and Castello, and is located a little further from the Doge's Palace and connects the Piazzetta with the Riva degli Schiavoni. The current structure dates from 1847, and the original structure was built in 1360. The original structure was the oldest stone bridge in Venice.The centre of the bridge offers an excellent view of the famous Bridge of Sighs, which incidentally isn't one of the 100 Venice Bridges Challenge since it is only accessible from inside the Doge's Palace, a building which the bridge connects to the old prison next door. Interesting thiks is that the bridge is the subject of a painting by Maurice Prendergast, the original artwork being part of the Phillips Collection. Casanova references the bridge in his memoirs as a place where he meets a woman whose life he had...

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The Ponte della Paglia is a prominent bridge in Venice, Italy, located near the famous St. Mark’s Square. It spans the Rio di Palazzo, adjacent to the Doge’s Palace. This stone bridge, built in 1847, offers one of the best views of the nearby Bridge of Sighs, making it a popular spot for tourists and photographers.

The name “Ponte della Paglia” translates to “Bridge of Straw.” Historically, it was a place where boats loaded with straw would dock. The bridge itself is a simple yet charming structure, providing a vital connection between the Riva degli Schiavoni and the Piazzetta dei Leoncini.

Today, the Ponte della Paglia is not only a functional part of Venice’s intricate network of bridges and canals but also a vantage point for capturing the essence of the city’s romantic and historic ambiance. Its strategic location and scenic views make it a must-visit for anyone...

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Ich habe kĂŒrzlich die Ponte della Paglia ĂŒber den Canal Grande besucht, und dieser Ort hat mich wirklich beeindruckt! Vom ersten Augenblick an spĂŒrt man die romantische und zugleich geschichtstrĂ€chtige AtmosphĂ€re dieses historischen Stegs. Die Lage direkt neben dem berĂŒhmten Dogenpalast und mit traumhaftem Blick auf die SeufzerbrĂŒcke macht sie fĂŒr mich zu einem der schönsten Aussichtspunkte in Venedig.

Die Aussicht ist einfach umwerfend: Direkt gegenĂŒber erhebt sich die SeufzerbrĂŒcke majestĂ€tisch ĂŒber das Wasser, und man kann die Gondeln und Boote beobachten, wie sie gemĂ€chlich durch den Canal ziehen. Dieses Panorama ist ideal fĂŒr unvergessliche Fotos, sowohl bei Tageslicht als auch bei der Abendbeleuchtung, wenn die BrĂŒcken und Palazzos stimmungsvoll angestrahlt werden.

Besonders angenehm ist, dass die Ponte della Paglia etwas weniger ĂŒberlaufen ist als andere Hotspots – jedenfalls außerhalb der absoluten Hauptsaison. So hat man Zeit, die Details zu bewundern: die kunstvollen Steinbalustraden, die Schmiedearbeiten und das nostalgische Flair, das einem wahrhaft das GefĂŒhl gibt, in eine andere Zeit versetzt zu sein.

FĂŒr Fotobegeisterte ist dieser Ort ein absolutes Muss – ideal fĂŒr Selfies, PĂ€rchenfotos oder einfach nur, um den Moment in Ruhe zu genießen. Ich war abends dort, das Licht war warm und weich, die Kanalfahrten reflektierten ĂŒberall – einfach traumhaft.

Service & Umgebung: Direkt neben der BrĂŒcke gibt es kleine CafĂ©s und Gelaterien, perfekt fĂŒr einen Espresso oder ein Eis mit Blick auf’s Wasser. Die Preise sind typisch fĂŒr zentrale Lage in Venedig, aber aufgrund der QualitĂ€t und der GesamtatmosphĂ€re absolut angemessen. Die AtmosphĂ€re der umliegenden Gassen lĂ€dt zudem zum Flanieren ein – ĂŒberall entdeckt man interessante Shops und historische Fassaden.

Fazit: Die Ponte della Paglia ist weit mehr als nur eine BrĂŒcke – sie ist ein StĂŒck venezianische Seele. Wer nach der großen Inszenierung Venedigs sucht, findet hier einen intimen, romantischen Moment voller Zauber. Ob morgens bei Sonnenaufgang oder abends beim sanften Licht der Laternen: Ich kann diesen Ort jedem empfehlen, der das echte, unaufdringliche Venedig erleben möchte. FĂŒr mich gehört die Ponte della Paglia definitiv zu den Highlights der Stadt – unvergesslich und...

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Asiyah Noemi KosoAsiyah Noemi Koso
Nobody really pays too much attention to Challenge bridge number five, this bridge, the Ponte della Paglia, yet almost every single visitor to Venice pauses on it to get a view of the iconic and legendary Ponte dei Sospiri ( Bridge of Sighs ), the staple of every package tour itinerary that visits the city. Quite ironic, won't you say? The Ponte della Paglia's name refers to boats filled with straw that passed by here during the time when horses and donkeys were still part of everyday life in Venice. The Ponte della Paglia is the bridge that bridges the Canal Rio di Palazzo on the border of the Sestiere San Marco and Castello, and is located a little further from the Doge's Palace and connects the Piazzetta with the Riva degli Schiavoni. The current structure dates from 1847, and the original structure was built in 1360. The original structure was the oldest stone bridge in Venice.The centre of the bridge offers an excellent view of the famous Bridge of Sighs, which incidentally isn't one of the 100 Venice Bridges Challenge since it is only accessible from inside the Doge's Palace, a building which the bridge connects to the old prison next door. Interesting thiks is that the bridge is the subject of a painting by Maurice Prendergast, the original artwork being part of the Phillips Collection. Casanova references the bridge in his memoirs as a place where he meets a woman whose life he had saved before.
Sidharatha NanchahalSidharatha Nanchahal
The Ponte della Paglia is a prominent bridge in Venice, Italy, located near the famous St. Mark’s Square. It spans the Rio di Palazzo, adjacent to the Doge’s Palace. This stone bridge, built in 1847, offers one of the best views of the nearby Bridge of Sighs, making it a popular spot for tourists and photographers. The name “Ponte della Paglia” translates to “Bridge of Straw.” Historically, it was a place where boats loaded with straw would dock. The bridge itself is a simple yet charming structure, providing a vital connection between the Riva degli Schiavoni and the Piazzetta dei Leoncini. Today, the Ponte della Paglia is not only a functional part of Venice’s intricate network of bridges and canals but also a vantage point for capturing the essence of the city’s romantic and historic ambiance. Its strategic location and scenic views make it a must-visit for anyone exploring Venice.
pegah esmailipegah esmaili
The Ponte della Paglia, often known as the Bridge of Hay, is a modest and medieval bridge in Venice, Italy. It spans the Rio di Palazzo, connecting the Doge's Palace to the New Prisons. The bridge is particularly well-known for its proximity to the Bridge of Sighs and the breathtaking views it provides of this historic monument and the St. Mark's Basin. "Paglia" is Italian meaning "hay." There are two hypotheses regarding the bridge's name: Hay-transporting Boats: According to the first version, boats transporting hay used to dock in this location, thus the bridge's name. Hay Vendors: Alternatively, it is said that there were previously stalls selling hay in this site, thus the bridge's name.
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The Ponte della Paglia is a prominent bridge in Venice, Italy, located near the famous St. Mark’s Square. It spans the Rio di Palazzo, adjacent to the Doge’s Palace. This stone bridge, built in 1847, offers one of the best views of the nearby Bridge of Sighs, making it a popular spot for tourists and photographers. The name “Ponte della Paglia” translates to “Bridge of Straw.” Historically, it was a place where boats loaded with straw would dock. The bridge itself is a simple yet charming structure, providing a vital connection between the Riva degli Schiavoni and the Piazzetta dei Leoncini. Today, the Ponte della Paglia is not only a functional part of Venice’s intricate network of bridges and canals but also a vantage point for capturing the essence of the city’s romantic and historic ambiance. Its strategic location and scenic views make it a must-visit for anyone exploring Venice.
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The Ponte della Paglia, often known as the Bridge of Hay, is a modest and medieval bridge in Venice, Italy. It spans the Rio di Palazzo, connecting the Doge's Palace to the New Prisons. The bridge is particularly well-known for its proximity to the Bridge of Sighs and the breathtaking views it provides of this historic monument and the St. Mark's Basin. "Paglia" is Italian meaning "hay." There are two hypotheses regarding the bridge's name: Hay-transporting Boats: According to the first version, boats transporting hay used to dock in this location, thus the bridge's name. Hay Vendors: Alternatively, it is said that there were previously stalls selling hay in this site, thus the bridge's name.
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