Venice-Roma to Rialto
Jan 19th, 2009, 10:48 AM
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Venice-Roma to Rialto
Has anyone walked from Piazzle Roma to the Rialto Bridge?I am wondering if it a easy walk.We will have only carryon luggage.I know about the Vaporetto but am wondering if it is walkable.
Jan 19th, 2009, 11:08 AM
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It is walkable but might take you 45 minutes or so, and if it is your first time to Venice it's very easy to get lost.
I would suggest taking the vaporetto - I think its the 2 that goes there and takes only 10 minutes or so. (3-4 stops) It's also great to ride down the Grand Canal and see the Rialto bridge.
If you will be in Venice for at least 24 hours, make sure you buy a Vaporetto pass and scan in each time you use the service.
I would suggest taking the vaporetto - I think its the 2 that goes there and takes only 10 minutes or so. (3-4 stops) It's also great to ride down the Grand Canal and see the Rialto bridge.
If you will be in Venice for at least 24 hours, make sure you buy a Vaporetto pass and scan in each time you use the service.
Jan 19th, 2009, 11:09 AM
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Hello jstune, I assume you both are good walkers? If so it wouldn't be a problem. I love to walk and although I haven't walked from the Piazzle Roma to the Rialto Bridge I have walked from the Santa Lucia train station, through the Ghetto, south to the Rialto Bridge and to San Marco Piazza without any problem. I just checked my map and that walk is longer then what you are asking about. You will be walking through San Polo which is a favorite of mine. Have fun in beautiful Venice. It is truly a walking city.
Jan 19th, 2009, 11:39 AM
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The short answer is yes it is walkable. Just about any place within Venice proper is walkable. Exceptions being getting to another island that isn't connected by a bridge.
Since you will have luggage though I'd suggest the vaporetto. Very easy to ride down the Grand Canal and get off at the Rialto.
the actual walk would not be bad but having luggage unless it is the size of a small briefcase adds an extra hassle. the path is not direct and while marked with signs and an arrow that says "per Rialto", it is easy to get lost.
If you a rolling bag person there are numerous bridges and steps that make pulling a bag a pain.
Since you will have luggage though I'd suggest the vaporetto. Very easy to ride down the Grand Canal and get off at the Rialto.
the actual walk would not be bad but having luggage unless it is the size of a small briefcase adds an extra hassle. the path is not direct and while marked with signs and an arrow that says "per Rialto", it is easy to get lost.
If you a rolling bag person there are numerous bridges and steps that make pulling a bag a pain.
Jan 19th, 2009, 11:44 AM
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<i><font color=blue>"I am wondering if it a easy walk."</font></i>
It's easy if you know your way around. If you've never been to Venice before, it helps if you have a good map and you're traveling with someone who knows how to read it.
I ran into a young college-age couple once on Rio Terà San Tomà. The guy looked frustrated as all hell and the girl just looked angry. Both were wearing simple backpacks. I was photographing on a tripod and the guy came up to me and asked if I had any idea where the Rialto is. I said sure, do you have a map? He handed me something torn out of a guide book and I couldn't help but laugh. It was the kind of map that would drive a Venetian crazy. He asked what was so funny as I gave his map back. I pulled out my map and showed him. He said, "No wonder we've been walking in circles for hours."
Even though there are numerous signs with arrows pointing the way to Rialto, people still get lost. I would argue it's easier to get to Rialto from the train station side of the Grand Canal. Rio Terà Lista de Spagna turns into Rio Terà San Leonardo, which turns into Rio Terà de la Madalena, which turns into Strada Nova, which sort of turns into Salizada San Giovanni Grisostomo, which leads you to the Rialto. It's as straight a path as one gets in Venice. Coming through Santa Croce/San Polo is more difficult because there is no straight-ish path.
It's easy if you know your way around. If you've never been to Venice before, it helps if you have a good map and you're traveling with someone who knows how to read it.
I ran into a young college-age couple once on Rio Terà San Tomà. The guy looked frustrated as all hell and the girl just looked angry. Both were wearing simple backpacks. I was photographing on a tripod and the guy came up to me and asked if I had any idea where the Rialto is. I said sure, do you have a map? He handed me something torn out of a guide book and I couldn't help but laugh. It was the kind of map that would drive a Venetian crazy. He asked what was so funny as I gave his map back. I pulled out my map and showed him. He said, "No wonder we've been walking in circles for hours."
Even though there are numerous signs with arrows pointing the way to Rialto, people still get lost. I would argue it's easier to get to Rialto from the train station side of the Grand Canal. Rio Terà Lista de Spagna turns into Rio Terà San Leonardo, which turns into Rio Terà de la Madalena, which turns into Strada Nova, which sort of turns into Salizada San Giovanni Grisostomo, which leads you to the Rialto. It's as straight a path as one gets in Venice. Coming through Santa Croce/San Polo is more difficult because there is no straight-ish path.
Jan 19th, 2009, 11:51 AM
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Walking via San Polo (Piazzale Roma side) or via Cannaregio (Ferrovia Railway station side) might depend on where exactly your hotel(?)is near Rialto Bridge, which side of it?
> I just checked my map and that walk is longer then what you are asking about. You will be walking through San Polo ..
Actually I recommend you not to go via San Polo. The route is more complicated than via Cannaregio. I would do : At Piazzale Roma, cross the new and modern looking bridge (might be named Calatrava after its architect) that's right by the Piazzale Roma vaporetto stop. This bridge is big but easier than other old bridges you would cross thanks to low steps. Once on the other side, you will pass by the Railway station, then go straight on until the end of Strada Nova where it meets Campo Saints Apostoli, where you will have to make a right turn. You will arrive at Campo St Bartolomeo side of the Rialto Bridge. This route is much easier (you don't need to go into the Ghetto side of Cannaregio) than via San Polo. As others said above, without luggage less than 30 minutes.
To get an idea, take a look at a map e.g. like this. The Calatrava bridge cross the Grand Canal from Fondamenta S.Chiara to the other side.
Walkable, yes, I have done that distance more than once usually without luggage. It's also up to your physical conditions. If you will not be too tired when you arrive at P.Roma. I think you already considered various vaporetto tickets (single, 12hr, 24hr, 36hr, 48hr, 72hr)?
> I just checked my map and that walk is longer then what you are asking about. You will be walking through San Polo ..
Actually I recommend you not to go via San Polo. The route is more complicated than via Cannaregio. I would do : At Piazzale Roma, cross the new and modern looking bridge (might be named Calatrava after its architect) that's right by the Piazzale Roma vaporetto stop. This bridge is big but easier than other old bridges you would cross thanks to low steps. Once on the other side, you will pass by the Railway station, then go straight on until the end of Strada Nova where it meets Campo Saints Apostoli, where you will have to make a right turn. You will arrive at Campo St Bartolomeo side of the Rialto Bridge. This route is much easier (you don't need to go into the Ghetto side of Cannaregio) than via San Polo. As others said above, without luggage less than 30 minutes.
To get an idea, take a look at a map e.g. like this. The Calatrava bridge cross the Grand Canal from Fondamenta S.Chiara to the other side.
Walkable, yes, I have done that distance more than once usually without luggage. It's also up to your physical conditions. If you will not be too tired when you arrive at P.Roma. I think you already considered various vaporetto tickets (single, 12hr, 24hr, 36hr, 48hr, 72hr)?
Jan 19th, 2009, 11:55 AM
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Using my Streetwise Venice map, which I wouldn't go to Venice without, I count 7 bridges between the train station and the Rialto Bridge on the most direct route.
This route is very popular and can be very crowded, depending on the month and time of day.
I recommend that you buy or borrow a Streetwise Venice map http://www.streetwisemaps.com/, or a similar type, for negotiating the labyrinthine ways.
Yes, it's fun to "get lost" in Venice but not so much fun if you're trying to get to a restaurant where you have a reservation or simply get back to your hotel.
Have a wonderful time in Venice!
This route is very popular and can be very crowded, depending on the month and time of day.
I recommend that you buy or borrow a Streetwise Venice map http://www.streetwisemaps.com/, or a similar type, for negotiating the labyrinthine ways.
Yes, it's fun to "get lost" in Venice but not so much fun if you're trying to get to a restaurant where you have a reservation or simply get back to your hotel.
Have a wonderful time in Venice!
Jan 21st, 2009, 11:01 AM
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I want to thank everyone for their help.Ive been to Venice a number of times and walked from SanMarco to the Rialto but have never walked on the other side of the bridge.We are staying between the market and fish market.Thanks again.
