Florence's "Old Bridge" - in Italian "Ponte Vecchio" - is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge, connecting Via Por Santa Maria to Via de' Guicciardini over the Arno river.

the present-day Ponte Vecchio has been keeping Florence connected across the Arno River since the mid-1300s. Fast forward over half a millennium, and it was the only bridge in Florence that ...

If you don't want to overpay for souvenirs, heed the advice of past travelers and avoid shopping along the bridge. You can also book a gondola tour of the Arno River to experience sailing beneath ...

Rivers are some of the most fascinating natural wonders on Earth. They provide water, support wildlife, and are also the ...