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The Ponte Vecchio (Italian pronunciation: [ˈponte ˈvɛkkjo]; [1] "Old Bridge") [2] is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno, in Florence, Italy.The only bridge in Florence spared from destruction during World War II, it is noted for the shops built along it; building shops on such bridges was once a common practice.
The Hotel Burchianti is a boutique hotel with 11 rooms located in Florence, Italy near the Santa Maria Novella. [1] According to the hotel's website, the hotel used to be a palace belonging to the noble family of Castiglioni. [2] The place was then turned into a hotel and opened in 1919 or 1936 by the Burchianti sisters. [3] [1]
The Flood Ladies were a group of international female artists who contributed artworks to the city of Florence following the catastrophic 1966 flood of the Arno as a sign of solidarity and to help repair the psychological damage done by the flood. The group was formed in Florence, Italy in 1966. Contributors to the collection lived all over the ...
The attractions in Florence, Italy are bountiful and beautiful. It's hard to see all of them, but if you're going, don't miss these Top 10 Florence
Or what everyday life was like for people living 50, 100, or more years ago. There’s an online community dedicated to sharing photos, scanned documents, articles, and personal anecdotes from the ...
Florence, Italy is one of the most beautiful, romantic and culturally fascinating cities in the world. Because of this, the Florence, Italy attractions can be overwhelming, especially for first ...
This abandoned hospital in Gwangju, Gyeonggi is claimed to be the most haunted place in Korea. The once psychiatric hospital is home to many rumors of ghosts. Over 2.6 million people watched a horror film dealing with poltergeist phenomena in Gonjiam. Gonjiam hospital has since been demolished as of 28 May 2018. [122] [123]
The Bargello, also known as the Palazzo del Bargello or Palazzo del Popolo ("Palace of the People"), is a former public building and police headquarters, later a prison, in Florence, Italy. Mostly built in the 13th century, since 1865 it has housed the Museo Nazionale del Bargello , a national art museum.