A brief history of Ponte Vecchio, the Old Bridge in Florence
07 Apr, 2021
Ponte Vecchio is the most famous bridge in Florence.
It earned its name, Old Bridge, by surviving a long and exciting history. It s possible that the bridge existed in some form during the Roman Empire, but it was first recorded as being a defensive structure in Medieval Italy.
The bridge, built of stone and wood, crosses the most narrow point of the Arno River and connects the City Center to the district of Oltrarno. The structure is such an anomaly because it doubles as a marketplace for gold goods and fine jewelry. There are five important years that contribute to Ponte Vecchio s longevity and beauty:
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