Overview
Built around 1600 of white Istrian stone in Baroque style, the Bridge of Sighs links the Doge's Palace courtrooms to the New Prison (Prigioni Nuove). Its name comes from the sighs prisoners supposedly let out as they glimpsed Venice for the last time before incarceration. Lord Byron coined the romantic name in the 19th century, though in reality most who crossed it were petty offenders. Photographing the bridge from the seaside canal at sunset is one of Venice's iconic shots; with a Doge's Palace ticket, you can also cross through its interior. Free to view from outside. Right next to the Doge's Palace.
Travel Tips
The best exterior photo is from Ponte della Paglia. With a Doge's Palace ticket, you can walk through the bridge's interior.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Venice, Italy from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Italy on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
Many cities have an active Korean community in Venice with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Venice 한인" before you go.
Attractions near Bridge of Sighs
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Doge's Palace
The ornate Gothic palace of the Doges, the rulers of the Venetian Republic.
📍 64m away
St Mark's Basilica
Venice's iconic Byzantine-style basilica famed for its gold mosaics.
📍 111m away
Ca' d'Oro
The most ornate Gothic palace on the Grand Canal, nicknamed the 'House of Gold'.
📍 916m away
Ca' Rezzonico
An 18th-century Grand Canal palace now housing the Museum of 18th-Century Venice.
📍 1.3km away
Things to Do in Venice
Gondola Ride
Glide through Venice's small canals and Grand Canal aboard an iconic gondola for 30 minutes. About EUR 80-120 per gondola (up to 5)
Carnival Mask-Making Workshop
Craft and paint your own Carnival mask in the city that invented them. About EUR 40-60
Lagoon Island Hopping (Burano-Murano-Torcello)
Day boat tour visiting Burano, Murano, and Torcello, with glass demonstrations and the Lace Museum. About EUR 25-45