Grand Canal
Major water thoroughfare lined with classical buildings and crossed by the Rialto bridge
About Grand Canal
Italy
The Grand Canal (Canal Grande) is the main waterway of Venice, stretching 3.8 km and winding through the heart of the city. Lined with stunning palaces, historic bridges, and bustling vaporettos, it is often called “the most beautiful street in the world.” The Grand Canal follows the course of an ancient riverbed. It has been used as a waterway since Roman times, but its development into a major trade route began in the 9th century when Venice became a powerful maritime republic. By the 11th century, the Grand Canal was a major centre of commerce, lined with merchant houses, warehouses, and docks.
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