It often happened that the rival factions of the Castellani and Nicolotti clashed for jealousy, envy and rivalry and that their struggles took place right on this bridge which, at that time, did not have the protective shoulders as now.
The Castellani were the inhabitants of eastern Venice at whose extremity there is Castello; they were distinguished by the use of a cap and a red scarf.
The Nicolotti represented the people living in the western part up to San Nicolò dei Mendicoli; they were distinguished by the black color of the cap and scarf.
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