Ponte Vecchio

This article is designed for traveling enthusiasts eager to enhance their experience in Florence. With stunning visuals in mind, a cup of tea or perhaps a fresh scone, here are the imperative encounters to prioritize during your long weekend in Florence—my preferred Italian city.

One of Florence’s top attractions and most photographed landmarks, the Ponte Vecchio, orOld Bridge, is Florence’s most famous bridge. The Ponte Vecchio spans the Arno River from Via Por Santa Maria to Via Guicciardini, and it is also Florence’s oldest bridge, having been spared from the bombing in Florence during World War II.