Venice

Ponte delle Guglie

Ponte delle Guglie

A historic Venetian bridge with distinctive obelisks offers picturesque canal views and connects bustling areas and the Jewish Ghetto.
Ponte delle Guglie is a historic bridge situated in Venice, Italy, spanning the Cannaregio Canal. Known for its distinctive obelisks, or "guglie," at each corner, it is one of the two bridges in Venice to cross this canal. Originally built in 1580 and reconstructed in stone in 1823, the bridge serves as a vital connection between the bustling areas of Cannaregio and the Jewish Ghetto. Its elegant design and strategic location make it a popular spot for both locals and tourists, offering picturesque views of the canal and surrounding architecture.