Wednesday, 2 July 2014
Bridge of Sighs, Venice
When I took this photo, I thought I was standing on the Bridge of Sighs as I was using a rather inadequate map. Now I know better. The bridge in question is the covered one high above this canal. It is said to be where convicted criminals got their last view of Venice through its windows as they passed from the interrogation room in the Doges Palace on the left to the prison building on the right. Its name is derived from the sighs of these unfortunates.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Writing Tip
Add this to your site |
2 comments:
Thank you! The book by that name was one of my favorites read last year. Now I know what it looks like. (The book isn't about Venice)
That's good Joan.
Post a Comment