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The Bridge of Sighs is one of Venice's most recognizable landmarks, connecting the Doge's Palace to the New Prison. Built in 1614, this baroque, white limestone bridge owes its name to the sighs of prisoners who gazed one last time at the city's beauty before incarceration.

The bridge gained romantic fame during the Romantic era and remains a symbol of love to this day. It can be admired from the nearby Ponte della Paglia bridge or during a gondola cruise. For the full experience, walk the corridor of the bridge as part of a tour of the Doge's Palace.