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Ponte della Costituzione
ponte della Costituzione
Die 2008 fertiggestellte Brücke Ponte della Costituzione ist die vierte Brücke, die den Canal Grande in Venedig überspannt. Es ist eine Fußgängerbrücke mit Treppenstufen, die den Bahnhof Santa Lucia mit dem Piazzale Roma verbindet. Die Bogenbrücke ist 94 m lang und in der Mitte 9,28 m hoch. Sie besitzt an den Widerlagern eine Konstruktionshöhe von 0,875 m mit einer Breite von rund 6,4 m und in Brückenmitte 2,084 m mit einer Breite von etwa 9 m.
What it is
The Ponte della Costituzione is the fourth bridge across the Grand Canal, connecting Piazzale Roma (where buses and cars arrive) to the Santa Lucia train station side. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, it's a low steel-and-glass arch, quite different from the stone bridges elsewhere in the city. Most people cross it simply to move between the station and the bus terminal, but it's also worth a look for its modern design, which contrasts with the rest of Venice. The bridge is commonly called the Calatrava Bridge locally.
Getting there
It sits right between Piazzale Roma and Santa Lucia station, so if you're arriving in Venice by train or bus, you'll likely cross it without planning to. From central areas like San Marco, it's roughly a 20-30 minute walk, or a similar time by vaporetto (water bus) to the Ferrovia or Piazzale Roma stops.
Time to allow
Crossing takes only a few minutes. Allow perhaps 10-15 minutes if you want to stop partway for photos of the canal.
When to go
Because it links the station and the main bus/car hub, it gets heavy foot traffic at most hours, especially when trains arrive. The glass steps can be slippery when wet, so caution is worth noting in rain. Early morning or later in the evening tends to be quieter for photos.
Combine it with
The bridge is on the western edge of the city, within walking distance of several sights: Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari (0.6km), Ca' Rezzonico (0.7km), Fondaco dei Turchi (0.8km), and Ca' Vendramin Calergi (0.9km). It works well as a starting or ending point for a walk through the Santa Croce and Dorsoduro areas.
Quellen: offene Daten von Wikipedia und OpenStreetMap · Aktualisiert 5. August 2026 · Redaktion die World by City-Redaktion
