Florence Old Bridge Guide | This Bridge is Super Romantic 💛
🛫 Visiting Florence? The Ponte Vecchio must be on your itinerary! This 14th-century stone bridge spans the Arno River and carries centuries of Florence's history. 🌉 ❤️ How to Enjoy Ponte Vecchio? 🌿 📍 Ponte Vecchio | Florence Old Bridge 🚶♀️ How to Get There: ✅ On Foot: The bridge is in the heart of Florence—just walk there! ✅ By Bus: Lines C3 and D stop at Ponte Vecchio. ✅ By Taxi: Navigate to Ponte Vecchio; it’s just a 5-minute ride. 🚕 👀🌿 Must-See Spots on Ponte Vecchio: ✅ Jewelry Shops on the Bridge 💎 The gold and handmade jewelry here are crafted by Italian artisans. They’re a bit pricey but super memorable! ✅ Medici Family Crest at the Bridge Center 👑 The Medici family banned butcher shops on the bridge and turned them into jewelry stores. (So royal!) Don’t forget to look up at the family crest in the center—it’s majestic! ✅ Vasari Corridor 🏰 This was the Medici family’s “secret passage,” once only for royals! It’s expected to open in 2024—definitely worth a visit to experience royal luxury! 🕸️ 🚶♀️ A Full Day of Ponte Vecchio + Surrounding Attractions: 🕘 08:30 | Uffizi Gallery 🎨 (See "The Birth of Venus") 🕙 11:30 | Stroll Ponte Vecchio + Jewelry Shops 💍 🕒 14:00 | Piazza Santa Croce or Palazzo Pitti 🏰 ⚄ 16:30 | Enjoy an Espresso ☕ 🕕 18:00 | Michelangelo Square 🌄 🕘 21:00 | Nighttime Ponte Vecchio Walk 💛 (Double the romance!) 🍝🍦 Food Recommendations: 🌟 Try Florence’s T-Bone Steak! 🍖 🌟 Gelato Paradise 🍦 (Don’t miss out on Italian gelato!) 🍨 Gelateria La Carraia (Super popular! Pistachio flavor is the best!) ☕️ Affogato (Espresso + Gelato) ☕️➕🍦 #HiddenTravelSpots #Florence #FlorenceTravel #ItalyTravel #Affogato #TravelTheWorld #MyTravelMemories #WorldTravel #EuropeTravel #UniqueColorsOfEveryTown