Florence Old Bridge Guide | This Bridge is Super Romantic ๐
๐ซ 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. ๐ โค๏ธ How to Enjoy Ponte Vecchio? ๐ฟ ๐ Ponte Vecchio | Florence Old Bridge ๐ถโโ๏ธ How to Get There: โ On Foot: The bridge is in the heart of Florenceโjust walk there! โ By Bus: Lines C3 and D stop at Ponte Vecchio. โ By Taxi: Navigate to Ponte Vecchio; itโs just a 5-minute ride. ๐ ๐๐ฟ Must-See Spots on Ponte Vecchio: โ Jewelry Shops on the Bridge ๐ The gold and handmade jewelry here are crafted by Italian artisans. Theyโre a bit pricey but super memorable! โ Medici Family Crest at the Bridge Center ๐ The Medici family banned butcher shops on the bridge and turned them into jewelry stores. (So royal!) Donโt forget to look up at the family crest in the centerโitโs majestic! โ Vasari Corridor ๐ฐ This was the Medici familyโs โsecret passage,โ once only for royals! Itโs expected to open in 2024โdefinitely worth a visit to experience royal luxury! ๐ธ๏ธ ๐ถโโ๏ธ A Full Day of Ponte Vecchio + Surrounding Attractions: ๐ 08:30 | Uffizi Gallery ๐จ (See "The Birth of Venus") ๐ 11:30 | Stroll Ponte Vecchio + Jewelry Shops ๐ ๐ 14:00 | Piazza Santa Croce or Palazzo Pitti ๐ฐ โ 16:30 | Enjoy an Espresso โ ๐ 18:00 | Michelangelo Square ๐ ๐ 21:00 | Nighttime Ponte Vecchio Walk ๐ (Double the romance!) ๐๐ฆ Food Recommendations: ๐ Try Florenceโs T-Bone Steak! ๐ ๐ Gelato Paradise ๐ฆ (Donโt miss out on Italian gelato!) ๐จ Gelateria La Carraia (Super popular! Pistachio flavor is the best!) โ๏ธ Affogato (Espresso + Gelato) โ๏ธโ๐ฆ #HiddenTravelSpots #Florence #FlorenceTravel #ItalyTravel #Affogato #TravelTheWorld #MyTravelMemories #WorldTravel #EuropeTravel #UniqueColorsOfEveryTown