Bridge of Sighs-Vertical BW
by Lisa Lemmons-Powers
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Bridge of Sighs-Vertical BW
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Lisa Lemmons-Powers
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Photograph - Photograph
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The Bridge of Sighs was the place that connected the halls of the courts between de Duke Palce and the New Prison. Its curved profile, suspended over the Rio di Palazzo, is one of the most notorious trademarks of Venice.The view from the Bridge of Sighs was the last view of Venice that convicts saw before their imprisonment. The bridge's name, given by Lord Byron as a translation from the Italian "Ponte dei sospiri" in the 19th century, comes from the suggestion that prisoners would sigh at their final view of beautiful Venice through the window before being taken down to their cells. In reality, the days of inquisitions and summary executions were over by the time the bridge was built, and the cells under the palace roof were occupied mostly by small-time criminals. In addition, little could be seen from inside the bridge due to the stone grills covering the windows.
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March 8th, 2017
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Angie Tirado
Congratulations!! This stunning Black and White image has been featured today in "Creative Black and White Fine Art Photographs" Group!! You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “Stunning Group Features in August 2017” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement.
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