There are many reasons to love Italy, and its sumptuous architecture ... the present-day Ponte Vecchio has been keeping Florence connected across the Arno River since the mid-1300s.

The Ponte Vecchio traverses the Arno River near central Florence. Throughout its history, it has survived floods and even attacks during World War II, making it one of the oldest bridges in Italy ...

For travel tips, recipes and more insight on Italian culture, sign up for CNN’s Unlocking Italy newsletter ... form a logjam along the Ponte Vecchio — Florence’s famous, shop-fringed ...

Now, it’s reopening to the public Sonja Anderson Daily Correspondent In 1565, a simple, elegant hallway was built atop Ponte Vecchio (or the Old Bridge) in Florence. The passage was restricted ...

From browsing the boutiques that line the Ponte Vecchio to boating down the Arno, below our expert lists her favourite things to do in the city. Built over six centuries, Florence’s cathedral or ...

The Ponte Vecchio spans the Arno River and connects the two sides of Florence. Originally built ... the final resting place for some of Italy's most famous people, including Michelangelo and ...