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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.
Benvenuto Cellini (/ ˌ b ɛ n v ə ˈ nj uː t oʊ tʃ ɪ ˈ l iː n i, tʃ ɛ ˈ-/, Italian: [beɱveˈnuːto tʃelˈliːni]; 3 November 1500 – 13 February 1571) was an Italian goldsmith, sculptor, and author.
The loggia was built around the middle of the 16th century in the heart of the city, just a few steps from the Ponte Vecchio. Initially, it was intended for the sale of silk and luxury goods and then for the famous straw hats, [ 1 ] but today mainly leather goods and souvenirs are sold.
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.
Ponte Vecchio: Built-on bridge Historic Centre of Florence World Heritage Site (1982) 90 m (300 ft) Masonry 3 arches: Via Por Santa Maria - Via de' Guicciardini Arno ...
Ponte Vecchio, Florence Florence: Crosses Arno River: Closed-spandrel segmental stone arch bridge with 30 metres (98 ft) main span Rialto Bridge: Venice: Stone arch bridge with 31.80 metres (104.3 ft) span over Grand Canal: 22.90 metres (75.1 ft) wide
The Ponte Vecchio "Old Bridge", is a Medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River, in Florence, Italy, noted for still having shops built along it, as was once common. Butchers initially occupied the shops; the present tenants are jewellers, art dealers and souvenir sellers.
British officer views the damage to the Ponte Vecchio from the east just after the liberation of Florence on August 11, 1944, during World War II. In late July 1944, the British 8th Army closed in as they liberated Tuscany. New Zealand troops stormed the Pian dei Cerri hills overlooking the city.