The bridge debuted with much fanfare because of Calatrava’s name (he was commissioned to design it in 1999), but it was controversial from the outset.

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The bridge debuted with much fanfare because of Calatrava’s name (he was commissioned to design it in 1999), but it was controversial from the outset. For one, it has no wheelchair access and can’t accommodate the handicapped. Taken @Venice, Italy

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