Venice Revives Floating Bridge for All Souls' Day
Venice, Italy, has revived a long-dormant tradition of constructing a temporary bridge to allow mourners to cross the lagoon to San Michele island, the final resting place of notable figures such as American poet Ezra Pound and Russian composer Igor Stravinsky.
The quarter-mile floating bridge, originally made from Venetian "peata" boats lashed together and topped with walking planks, was anchored to the lagoon bed, allowing Venetians to pay respects to their dead on the Catholic All Souls' holiday.
The practice, which was stopped in the 1950s, has been revived this year, providing a solemn and traditional way for mourners to reach the island cemetery.
The city of Venice has brought back this tradition, allowing Venetians to make the solemn crossing by foot.
- American poet Ezra Pound is buried on the island.
- Russian composer Igor Stravinsky is also buried on the island.
- Many Venetians are buried on the island, known only to their loved ones.
Author's summary: Venice revives a traditional floating bridge for All Souls' Day.
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