Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri)
Arched bridge named for sighs of prisoners crossing it en route from the Palazzo Ducale to prison
About Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri)
Italy
Connecting the Doge’s Palace to the Prison of St. Mark the Bridge of Sighs is one of Venice’s most famous and picturesque landmarks. Built in the 17th century, this enclosed bridge is named for the sighs of prisoners who were led across it, allegedly gazing out at the beauty of Venice one last time before being imprisoned or executed. Over time, the Bridge of Sighs has come to symbolize Venetian justice and the city’s dual nature—beautiful and oppressive at the same time. A popular myth surrounding the bridge is that lovers who kiss beneath it during a gondola ride at sunset will be granted eternal love.
Ways to experience the Bridge of Sighs:
– Glide below the bridge on a classic Venetian gondola ride to snap the iconic photo from the water
– Cross the bridge on foot during a guided tour of Doge’s Palace
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