The Ponte delle Guglie ("Bridge of Spires") is one of two bridges in Venice to span the Cannaregio Canal, the only inner canal of the historic centre used by tourist boats. It lies near the western end of the canal, by the Venezia Santa Lucia railway station.

An earlier wooden bridge was built in 1285 was replaced by the current stone and brick bridge in 1580. It was restored in 1641 and 1677, and was totally rebuilt in 1823 when spires were added. Further restoration took place in 1987 with the addition of metal handrails, stone steps, and access for the disabled. The spires lie at each end of the bridge. A carved balustrade runs on either side of the walkway, and gargoyles decorate its arch. It is the only bridge in Venice adorned with spires from whence it takes its name .

The bridge is located just before the point where the Cannaregio Canal flows into the Grand Canal, just inside the bend that leads to the Rialto Bridge. The bridge is very busy being on one of the most important street of the city, the Strada Nuova that link the Piazzale Roma train station with Rialto and Saint Mark.

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