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   Ponte Vecchio is a medieval stone bridge over the Arno in Florence, Italy. It is the only bridge in Florence that survived World War II and has shops selling jewellery, art and souvenirs.

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   Learn about the origins, reconstructions and features of the Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge over the Arno River in Florence. Discover the shops, the Corridoio Vasariano, the views and the legends of this symbolic monument.

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   Ponte Vecchio is the oldest bridge in Florence, Italy, built in 1345 by Taddeo Gaddi. It has a two-story gallery with shops and connects the Pitti, Uffizi, and other palaces.

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   Which bridge connects Ponte Vecchio to San Jacopo?

   • The Ponte Vecchio's two neighbouring bridges are the Ponte Santa Trinita and the Ponte alle Grazie. The bridge connects Via Por Santa Maria (Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli and Lungarno degli Archibusieri) to Via de' Guicciardini (Borgo San Jacopo and Via de' Bardi).

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   What is Ponte Vecchio?

   • Accessibility information: feelflorence.it Ponte Vecchio is the symbol of the Tuscan capital and the oldest bridge of the Arno River in Florence. Walk among the houses of seventeenth century goldsmiths.

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   Why is it called Ponte Nuovo?

   • The bridge connects Via Por Santa Maria (Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli and Lungarno degli Archibusieri) to Via de' Guicciardini (Borgo San Jacopo and Via de' Bardi). The name was given to what was the oldest Florentine bridge when the Ponte alla Carraia was built, then called Ponte Nuovo in contrast to the old one.

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   When was Ponte Vecchio built?

   • Ponte Vecchio, the first segmental arch bridge built in the West, which crosses over the Arno River at Florence and is an outstanding engineering achievement of Europe’s Middle Ages. Its builder, Taddeo Gaddi, completed the bridge in 1345. Learn more about the history of the bridge.

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   Why is Ponte Vecchio called the 'old bridge'?

   • Not always called 'old bridge', until 1218 the Ponte Vecchio was in fact the only bridge in Florence. When the Ponte alla Carraia (or Ponte Nuovo) was built, Ponte Vecchio became the 'old bridge'. The Romans had built stone piers carrying a wooden structure to cross the Arno River.

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   What happened to the Ponte Vecchio bridge after WW2?

   • After World War II, the fleeing Germans destroyed every bridge in Florence. The Ponte Vecchio was the only bridge in Florence that survived World War II, because rather than blow up the bridge, the Nazis demolished the buildings on either side, blocking access to the bridge so no one could cross.

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6. www.historyhit.com › locations › ponte-vecchioPonte Vecchio - History and Facts | History Hit

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   Jun 11, 2021 · Learn about the oldest bridge in Florence, its history, architecture and jewellery shops. Discover why it was spared by the Nazis and how to visit it today.

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   Learn about the Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge of the Arno River in Florence and the symbol of the city. Discover its history, the Vasari Corridor, and the jewelers and goldsmiths shops on the bridge.

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   Apr 19, 2024 · Learn about the oldest and most famous bridge in Florence, its history, shops and the secret passageway of the Medici family. Discover what to see on and near the Ponte Vecchio and how to visit it.

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   Aug 20, 2024 · Learn about the oldest bridge in Florence Italy, its history, shops and secret corridor. Discover the statue of Benvenuto Cellini, the love locks and the Arno river activities.