9. Ponte dei Gesuiti
Next to the Gesuiti bridge (Cannaregio 4858), this relief dated 1495
shows Mary wearing a crown and with the emblem of the Scuola de la
Carità on her chest. The houses to the left of the bridge were
owned by
such scuola.
How to get there. From the Ca' d'Oro vaporetto stop follow the
crowd into Calle Ca' d'Oro and to Strada Nova. Make a right turn on
Strada Nova to its end in Campo S.S. Apostoli. At the left-hand corner
of the campo you'll find Salizada del Pistor. Take this salizada to Rio
Tera dei Fransceschi (a rio tera
is a filled-in canal) where you will make a right turn. On your left,
you will pass by one of the few movie theaters in Venice (Cinema Giorgione). Continue in the
same direction to Rio Tera S.S. Apostoli where you will make a left
turn. After about 100 m, the street comes to an end on Rio Tera Barba
Frutariol. Ahead and slightly to your right you will see a narrow
street, Calle del Spezier. At the end of this calle is Ponte dei
Sartori. After crossing this bridge stay on your right and take
Salizada Seriman. At the end of this street you will find Rio de S.
Caterina and Ponte dei Gesuiti.
