In the seven centuries since the Ponte Vecchio was first built in Florence, Italy, the bridge has watched the city changing around it, surviving floods, fires and the Nazi invasion in World War II.

RLV: Building shops and housing on top of a bridge was not a common thing but the Arno River warranted this special building project that has withstood the test of time. There are open and enclosed ...

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 ...

A general view of the Arno River with the Ponte Vecchio in the background in Florence, on March 14th, 2025. Photo by Federico SCOPPA / AFP Florence was out of danger on Saturday due to the "decisive" ...

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 ...

On my last visit to Florence, I was determined to get it right. I turned my back on the Duomo and crossed the Ponte Vecchio, walking the backstreets until I stumbled across a traditional-looking ...