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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.
Milam Residence is an oceanfront residence in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States.It was designed by architect Paul Rudolph in the style of Sarasota Modern.The late modernist home has an unusual facade of large geometrical shapes facing the ocean.
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
Canaletto's views always fetched high prices, and as early as the 18th century Catherine the Great and other European monarchs vied for his grandest paintings. The record price paid at auction for a Canaletto is £18.6 million for View of the Grand Canal from Palazzo Balbi to the Rialto, set at Sotheby's in London in July 2005.
Description: Italian painter, etcher and drawer: Date of birth/death: 7 October 1697 / 17 October 1697 / 18 October 1697 / 1697 : 19 April 1758 / 10 April 1768 / 19 April 1768 / 20 April 1768 / 1768 : Location of birth/death: Venice: Venice: Work period: from 1716 until 1768
Lungarno Torrigiani is the stretch of the south bank of the Arno river in Florence that goes from Via de 'Bardi to the Ponte alle Grazie. From the Lungarno, there's an extraordinary view of the Uffizi , the Vasari Corridor and Ponte Vecchio .
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The view captures the heart of Florence from Forte Belvedere to Santa Croce, across the walkways and the bridges crossing the Arno, including the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, the Bargello and the octagonal bell tower of the Badia Fiorentina.
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