The Bàcari and the Taverns of Rialto

by Matteo Gabbrielli | Dec 30, 2021 | food and wine, history, Rialto, society, traditions | 0 comments

Strolling around the Rialto area, on either side of the famous bridge, you may find alleyways with odd names: Aquila Nera (Black Eagle), Leon Bianco (White Lion), Do Spade (Two Swords), Simia (Monkey), and many more. These names originate from a number of taverns and inns that don’t exist anymore.
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