Venice

Bridge of Sighs

Bridge of Sighs

An iconic enclosed limestone bridge in Venice, known for its Baroque architecture and romantic allure, offers views of the city through stone-barred windows.
The Bridge of Sighs in Venice is an iconic enclosed limestone bridge that connects the Doge's Palace to the Prigioni Nuove, the new prison. Built in 1600 and designed by Antonio Contino, it spans the Rio di Palazzo and is renowned for its ornate Baroque architecture. The bridge's name derives from the sighs of prisoners who, legend has it, would take one last look at the beautiful city through its stone-barred windows before being led to their cells. Its romantic and historical allure makes it a popular attraction, symbolizing both the splendor and the somber past of Venice.