The Meier's German Adventure

The Rialto Bridge is in the background of this picture. The Railto takes its name from rivo alto (high bank) and was one of the first areas of Venice to be inhabited. The bridge was completed in 1591 and was the only means of crossing the canal until 1854, when the Accademia bridge was built. It is a great place to watch the constant activity of boats on the canal below.