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Bridge of Sighs
The enclosed white stone bridge between the Doge's Palace and the prisons, named for the sighs of prisoners.
- Editor's score
- 4.3
- Visit
- 10 min
- Price
- Free
About
Built in 1600, the bridge links the interrogation rooms of the palace to the new prisons. The romantic name was popularised by Lord Byron. You cross it inside on a Doge's Palace visit; the best outside view is from the Ponte della Paglia.
Best time to go: Early morning or evening, from the Ponte della Paglia.
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