Nicolò Barattieri
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Nicolò Barattieri designed the first Rialto Bridge
in 1178. The pontoon bridge
crossed the Grand Canal in Venice
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Barattieri also erected the three columns in the Piazzetta dei Leoncini.
Rialto Bridge
The Rialto Bridge is one of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. It is the oldest bridge across the canal, and was the dividing line for the districts of San Marco and San Polo.- History :...
in 1178. The pontoon bridge
Pontoon bridge
A pontoon bridge or floating bridge is a bridge that floats on water and in which barge- or boat-like pontoons support the bridge deck and its dynamic loads. While pontoon bridges are usually temporary structures, some are used for long periods of time...
crossed the Grand Canal in Venice
Venice
Venice is a city in northern Italy which is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artworks. It is the capital of the Veneto region...
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Barattieri also erected the three columns in the Piazzetta dei Leoncini.