Ponte dell'Accademia is one of only four bridges in Venice to span the width of the Grand Canal. It crosses the southern end of the canal and connects San Marco to Dorsoduro. Though architecturally it's not as intriguing as some of the other bridges in the city (ie: Rialto), Accademia offers one of the city's most stunning and picturesque views onto the canal, with the glorious Santa Maria della Salute as its backdrop.