The Bridge of Sighs or Ponte dei Sospiri in Italian is a is a romantic and iconic landmark in Venice. This elegant bridge, shrouded in legends and tales, evokes a sense of mystery and melancholy as it connects the Palazzo Ducale with the New Prisons. links the with the prisons. It was built during the 16th century, by the architect Antonio Contini as a covered pathway with small battlements instead of windows.
