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Ponte Vecchio
Bridge4.7 · 148 4874.3 · 21 457≈ 32 minFree entry
Florence's oldest and most picturesque bridge, spanning the Arno River since 1345. By decree of the Medici in the 16th century, butcher shops were replaced with goldsmiths and jewelers, which continue trading here today. Above the shops runs the Vasari Corridor connecting Palazzo Vecchio to Palazzo Pitti, offering iconic river views from the central arches.
Highlights
- Three-arch stone structure from 1345
- Historic jewelry shops over the river
- Panoramic views of the Arno and hills
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