PONTE VECCHIO

The Ponte Vecchio – Old Bridge is a symbol of Florence and is one of the most famous bridges in whole world. It is the oldest bridge in Florence. Is a Medieval bridge over the Arno River. It is my favourite monument. This bridge is appreciated for still having shops with very beautiful jewellery.

Second the legend that bridge was built in Roman times. At the first time appears in documents in 996. In 1177 the Ponte Vecchio was reconstructed after breakdown. In 1333 it was wiped out during the biggest flood in Florence and then rebuild in 1345 by Taddeo Gaddi and Neri di Fioravante.

From 1442 to 1593 all shops on the Ponte Vecchio were occupied by butchers to remove them from the centre of the city.

In 1565 Giorgio Vasari has constructed “corridoio vasariano” in English VASARI’S CORRIDOR which is connecting Palazzo Pitti with Palazzo Vecchio. That was an important connection between political and administration centre. Today is one of the most important corridors in Uffizzi Museum.  

During the Second World War the Ponte Vecchio was the only one bridge which was not destroyed by Germans during their retreat in August 1944.

This bridge is really important for people in love what are demonstrating the padlocks left attached to the bridge as the symbol of their eternal love but also for musicians and of course visitors. Nearby you will find very nice restaurants like my favourite one: Buca dell’orafo where you can eat the best Bistecca alla fiorentina in English Florentine Steak and bars where you can get delicious aperitif. In that place you can spend very nice and memorable time with your friends or family. 

 PONTE VECCHIO BY NIGHT

PONTE VECCHIO

SHOPS WITH JEWELLERY

LOVELOCKS