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- Europe
- Italy
- Venice
- Rialto
Rialto
The Rialto has long been the commercial core of Venice, and is
famed as the place where the first bridge over the Grand Canal was
built. The original wooden bridge collapsed under the strain of the
crowds gathered here to admire a wedding procession. It was
replaced by the (sturdier) single stone arch design of Antonio da
Ponte, and built in 1588. Today the area still resembles the
bustling fruit and vegetable market of former times, but is
additionally swamped with tourists and accompanying souvenir shops
and gift kiosks.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.