Ponte Vecchio is Florence’s
oldest bridge, built in 1345 by Neri di Fioravante, with its elegant structure
on three arches. A characteristic feature of this bridge is the row of small
houses on either side; in the 14th century, the features were much
more regular, and as time passed they have acquired the picturesque variety
which we all admire today.
At the centre of the bridge, the
buildings are interrupted and an opening allows a fine view of the Arno and the
other bridges. On either side of the bridge workshops of artisan goldsmiths are
still functional.
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