🌉 Historic Centre of Florence — Ponte Vecchio
Medieval bridge with integrated shops spanning the Arno River
📋 Fast Facts
- Built in 1345, replacing wooden predecessors destroyed by floods
- Three segmental arches enabling superior water flow
- Shops integral to structure since 13th century; now predominantly jewelry and gold vendors
- Vasari Corridor runs above shops, connecting Palazzo Vecchio to Pitti Palace (built 16th century for Medici family)
The Ponte Vecchio spans the Arno River in central Florence and stands as one of the oldest continuously ...