Bridge of Sighs
The Bridge of Sighs (Italian: Ponte dei Sospiri, Venetian: Ponte de i Sospiri) is a bridge in Venice, Italy. The enclosed bridge is made of white limestone, has windows with stone bars, passes over the Rio di Palazzo, and connects the New Prison (Prigioni Nuove) to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace. It was designed by Antonio Contino, whose uncle Antonio da Ponte designed the Rialto Bridge. It was built in 1600.
| Coordinates | 45°26′02.6″N 12°20′27.1″E
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| Crosses | Rio di Palazzo
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| Total length | 11 metres (36 ft)
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HISTORY
| Designer | Antonio Contin
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| Construction start | 1600 (year)
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