Multiple choice general knowledge

Venice: one of the most beautiful cities in the world and known as "City of Bridges", among other names. The Grand Canal is one of the most famous sights of Venice. Until the 19th century there was only one bridge that crossed it. What is its name?

  1. Ponte della Constituzione

  2. Ponte degli Scalzi

  3. Ponte dell'Accademia

  4. Rialto Bridge
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Explanation

The Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto) is the oldest bridge crossing Venice's Grand Canal, completed in 1591. Until the 19th century, it was the only bridge across the Grand Canal. The Ponte dell'Accademia (1933), Ponte degli Scalzi (1934), and Ponte della Costituzione (2008) are all much later additions.

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