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Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge)

Over the Arno River, Florence, Italy 50125

Featured Review : Ponte Vecchio - the oldest and most famous of the seven bridges in Florence, exchanging over the River Arno. Ponte Vecchio, as we know it today, was built in 1345 by architect Taddeo Gaddi and a nifty three-arch design ...See Full Review

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Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) Reviews

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Ponte Vecchio is the most famous

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Zhebiton from Moscow, Moskva, Russia
  • May 5, 2011
Ponte Vecchio is the most famous
Quote: Ponte Vecchio - the oldest and most famous of the seven bridges in Florence, exchanging over the River Arno. Ponte Vecchio, as we know it today, was built in 1345 by architect Taddeo Gaddi and a nifty three-arch design with numerous shops, located... Read the full Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) review

From journal The “Cradle of the Renaissance”

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FLO'S AULD BRIG

  • 4 out of 5 stars by maxpro from EH54 6LJ, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • October 2, 2010
FLO'S AULD BRIG
Quote: Florence is awash with art treasures, teeming with stunning architecture and flooded with pretentious shops, but it isn't always that way. Oh no. Sometimes it's awash with teeming floods. The River Arno, which dissects the city, has been known to... Read the full Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) review

From journal TRAVELS IN TUSCANY

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Ponte Vecchio Bridge (Old Bridge)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by rufusni from Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
  • April 18, 2008
Ponte Vecchio Bridge (Old Bridge)
Quote: The last surviving medieval bridge in Florence, has become somewhat of a tourist attraction and ultimately a tourist trap. The bridge is generally crowded and there are touts everywhere, despite attempts by the police to keep moving them on.The... Read the full Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) review

From journal Flying Visit to Florence

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Ponte Vecchio Bridge (Old Bridge)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by paolo1899 from Naples, Italy
  • October 9, 2007
Ponte Vecchio Bridge (Old Bridge)
Quote: The Ponte Vecchio, in Italian for old bridge is a medieval bridge over the Arno River in Florence Italy. The bridge consists of three segmental arches, the main arch has a span of 30 meters the two side arches each span 27 meters. The rise of the... Read the full Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) review

From journal Ponte Vecchio

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Ponte Vecchio

Ponte Vecchio
Quote: Ponte Vecchio is truly the epitome of Florence itself. Its name means "Old Bridge" which is certainly true for it was constructed during the Romans' reign of Italy. Today, Ponte Vecchio is full of bustling activity for it is mostly home to some of... Read the full Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) review

From journal 3 Nights in Fabulous Florence

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Ponte Vecchio Bridge and the Vasari Corridor

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Tolik from Tampa, Florida
  • July 10, 2004
Ponte Vecchio Bridge and the Vasari Corridor
Quote: The direct route from the city center to the heart of Oltrarno crosses the river on the Ponte Vecchio, the most famous bridge over the Arno River. The Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) is to Florence what the Tower Bridge is to London. Original bridge was... Read the full Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) review

From journal The Other Side of Florence

Ponte Vecchio Bridge

  • 4 out of 5 stars by akakd from , Arizona
  • August 31, 2003
Ponte Vecchio Bridge
Quote: The Ponte Vecchio Bridge, built in 1345, was the only bridge in Florence to escape destruction in WWII. The three-arched bridge was originally occupied by blacksmiths, butchers, and tanners who used the river as a convenient garbage dump. They... Read the full Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) review

From journal Michelangelo's Florence

Ponte Vecchio

Ponte Vecchio
Quote: This is a truly fascinating structure, having survived the decades and now a popular center for jewellery. The bridge, brightly coloured, with a very Tuscan feel, is filled with jewellery shops and has a cobbled street running across it. A most... Read the full Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) review

From journal Fascinating Florence

Ponte Vecchio

  • 4 out of 5 stars by EPearl from Langhorne, Pennsylvania
  • December 4, 2002
Quote: One of the more interesting bridges in Florence was the Ponte Vecchio. It is for pedestrian traffic only and is the oldest bridge in Florence crossing the river, Arno. The view down or upriver from the center of the bridge is wonderful. The whole... Read the full Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) review

From journal Fantastic Firenze

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The Ponte Vecchio

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Defiant1 from Mississauga, Ontario
  • January 30, 2002
The Ponte Vecchio
Quote: One of the most unique and enchanting bridges you'll ever come across. All of Florence's other bridges were demolished during WWII (and have since been replaced), but the Ponte Vecchio survived as even the Nazis could not bring themselves to... Read the full Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) review

From journal Four days in Florence and Siena