The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River, in Florence, Italy. It is noted for the shops built along it; building shops on such bridges was once a common practice. Butchers, tanners, and farmers initially occupied the shops; the present tenants are jewelers, art dealers, and souvenir sellers. The Ponte Vecchio's two neighboring bridges are the Ponte Santa Trinita and the Ponte alle Grazie The bridge connects via Por Santa Maria to via de 'Guicciardini. The name was given to what was the oldest Florentine bridge when the bridge to the Carraia was built, then called "Ponte Nuovo" in contrast to the pons Vetus. Beyond the historical value, the bridge over time has played a central role in the city road system, starting from when it connected the Roman Florentia with the Via Cassia Nuova commissioned by the emperor Hadrian in 123 AD. 📸 Wiki Photos #famousbridges #florencebridges #venicebridges #italybridges #pontevecchio #pontevecchiobridge #famousbridges #architects #architecturejunkie #bridge #photography #nature #river #travel #architecture #landscape #photooftheday #sunset #sky #travelphotography #bridges #city #water #love #naturephotography