Guglie
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Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Guglie, a bustling crossroads in the Cannaregio district. The name refers to the Ponte delle Guglie, or the 'Bridge of Spires,' which spans the wide Cannaregio Canal. …
Listen in the app2The Cannaregio Canal: A Historical Artery
The Cannaregio Canal, which the Ponte delle Guglie spans, is the second largest canal in Venice after the Grand Canal. Historically, before the construction of the railway bridge in the 19th century, this was the primary route…
Listen in the app3The Threshold of the Ghetto
Just a few steps from the Ponte delle Guglie lies the entrance to the Venetian Ghetto. The word 'ghetto' itself originated here, derived from the Venetian word 'geto,' meaning foundry, as the area was previously the site of a…
Listen in the app4Closing
Guglie is a place where the many threads of Venice's story intersect—the maritime commerce of the canal, the daily routines of the market, and the profound historical legacy of the Ghetto. As you stand by the bridge of spires,…
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What is Guglie?
Guglie is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 45.4447, 12.3264 |
| Last updated |
