In the 1930’s the Scalzi bridge was ready for a makeover. Eugenio Miozzi, a Venetian architect designed a new one out of Istrian stone. This material is one of the most durable materials, allowing it to handle the high tides and rain that frequent the city. Isrian stone also makes up over 90 percent of the stone used in all of Venice, thus matching the look and feel that the city has become well known for.
Below is an old photo from the 1930s showing the new bridge and the old bridge standing together.
This new bridge also increased significantly in height, as it now stands at 6.75 meters, allowing for many more boats to pass through. Twenty years after this bridge was rebuilt connecting the city and the land, Venice saw a huge spike in tourism, estimating that over 7,130 tourists arrive by crossing the bridge during peak seasons.
