How many bridges does Venice have?

Cities medium Data from 2023

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400 bridges

Venice has around 400 bridges linking 118 small islands across 150 canals. The city has no roads at all in its historic centre, and it is sinking roughly 1-2 mm a year while the sea rises to meet it.

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Source Comune di Venezia
Figure refers to 2023
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Unit bridges

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