3.2K views · 66 reactions | Discover the enduring charm and vibrant history of Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s only WWII-surviving bridge. #PonteVecchio #Florence #ItalianHeritage | Italy Art & Architecture | Facebook

Ponte vecchio (Old Bridge) The oldest bridge in #Florence, Italy and one of the oldest bridges in Europe and in the world. It was the only bridge across the Arno in Florence until 1218. By night, the wooden shutters of the shops create a look like suitcases and wooden chests, making it a very suggestive route to take for an evening passeggiata, or stroll. | Great Italy

Once upon a time, this bridge was the heart of Florence. A place where merchants, artists, and lovers crossed paths for centuries. Built in the 14th century, Ponte Vecchio is the only bridge in Florence that survived World War II — Hitler himself ordered it to be spared. Above the shops runs the secret Vasari Corridor, where the Medici family once walked unseen over the Arno. Today, the bridge glows with gold — the same jewelry tradition continues here for more than 400 years. Stand here at suns