Posted by VBS on 2/2/2013 to
Venice
It's official name is the Ponte dell'Accademia and in addition to being one of the most photographed bridges, it is also a very useful crossing along the Grand Canal. It connects Dorosoduro Sestiere to San Marco Sestiere and makes a great shortcut into the historic center.
The yellow building in the background is the Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti and today is the home of the Institute of Science, Letters & Art.romantic cities in the world.
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2 Comments
DaddynMe
Date
2/3/2013
What an awesome way to show your love! I will have to find me a bridge around here to put my love lock on! Thanks so much for these blog posts! It is wonderful to read them to my homeschooled kids! God bless! Rich, Rise and 11 little Wamplers
VBS
Date
2/5/2013
Thanks Rich, Glad you enjoyed. We'll add more pictures we just made. VBS
VenetianBeadShop
Date
10/14/2013
Update on Love Locks in Venice Well a check a couple days ago reveals that as they promised, all your love locks have been removed from the Academia Bridge. But more are beginning to appear, aided on by the ever increasing tourist traffic and the illegal selling of the locks by the street vendors.
