The Rialto Bridge, completed in 1591 by Antonio da Ponte, was the first permanent crossing of the Grand Canal and remained the only one for 300 years. Lined with shops and supported by 6,000 wooden piles driven into the lagoon floor, it was the engineering marvel of its age. Today it is one of Venice's most iconic landmarks and most photographed bridges in Europe.

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