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Ponte Vecchio, Florence

The Ponte Vecchio has truly ancient origins; the original bridge was built by the Etruscans who used it in order to cross the river Arno and transport their goods from Bologna to Fiesole. It was subsequently rebuilt on various occasions in 1117, 1345 and 1495 due to flooding.

The existing three arched bridge structure, a much wider bridge than the previous models and purposely built to accommodate various shops on either side, is thought to be the work of Taddeo Gaddi. In 1442 the shops were rented out by the council to the Arte dei Beccai who set up a meat market here, until 1593 that is, when Prince Cosimo I, crossing the bridge via a special corridor above the shops, quickly had the butchers evicted and their shops replaced by those of the city's goldsmiths, whose trade is still continued on the bridge to this very day.

The Ponte Vecchio is now the most visited jewellery market in the world. The buildings cantilevering out and supported by beams were added in 1495, so as to acquire valuable space, whilst a more substantial modification was made by Vasari who created a corridor linking Palazzo Vecchio with Palazzo Pitti.

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Hotel Savoy Firenze Visit

5 stars

Florence is one of the world's most beautiful and historical cities and the Hotel Savoy is situated right in its heart on the Piazza della Repubblica. It is an easy walk to all the city's main...

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Piazza della Repubblica, 7
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

Relais Santa Croce Firenze Visit

5 stars

A stunning 5 star hotel situated in the immediate vicinity of the Basilica of Santa Croce, on Florence's Via Ghibellini, Relais Santa Croce occupies one of the city's most prestigious historic...

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Via Ghibellina, 87
50122 Firenze (Firenze)

Grand Hotel Minerva Firenze Visit

4 stars

One of Florence's most exclusive establishments, the Grand Hotel Minerva occupies a fabulous position in Piazza Santa Maria Novella, one of the city's most centrally placed squares. Thanks to...

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Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 16
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

Hotel Astoria Firenze Visit

4 stars

Situated in the centre of Florence the Hotel Astoria offers elegant guestrooms of the Palazzo Gaddi and Palazzo Arrighetti, historic buildings belonging to noble Florentine families, where art...

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Via del Giglio, 9
50100 Firenze (Firenze)

Hotel Bernini Palace Baglioni Firenze Visit

4 stars

Located in Florence's historic centre, right behind Piazza della Signoria, just a stone's throw from the Uffizi and Florence's main historical attractions, the Hotel Bernini Palace dates back to XV...

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Piazza San Firenze, 29
50122 Firenze (Firenze)

JK Place Firenze Visit

4 stars

An elegant habitat that joins atmosphere with scents from the past while at the same time offering precise and decidedly contemporary comfort. The Florence's hotel JK Place follows a philosophy of...

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Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 7
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi Firenze Visit

4 stars

The Plaza Hotel Lucchesi, or the Lucchesi as the faithful guests call it, is surely one of Florence's historical hotels. It offers a solicitous, personalised service in a relaxed ambience. Among...

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Lungarno Della Zecca Vecchia, 38
50122 Firenze (Firenze)

Residence Hilda Firenze Visit

4 stars

At the elegant Residence Hilda, just a few steps from the Duomo of Florence you get more privacy than at a 5 star hotel, light and streamlined interiors, designer details conspicuous only by their...

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Via dei Servi, 40
50122 Firenze (Firenze)

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Palazzo Tolomei Firenze Visit

Historical Residences

Palazzo Tolomei is a magnificent period residence in the heart of Florence, only recently transformed in luxury guest house. In 1695, to celebrate his marriage to Maria Ugolini, the wealthy...

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Via Ginori, 19
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

Residenza del Moro Firenze Visit

Historical Residences

Located on the ancient noble floor of the Palace Niccolini-Bourbon, a splendid XVI century building, the Residenza has undergone a thorough restoration work and consist today of 11 wonderful...

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Via del Moro, 15
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

Tornabuoni Suites Collection Firenze Visit

New Entry Luxury Suites and Penthouses

The Tornabuoni Suites Collection is an exclusive selection of luxury apartments situated in prestigious town houses in the heart of the historic center of Florence: in the 17th century Palazzo...

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Via Tornabuoni, 9
50123 Firenze (Firenze)

Villa del Poeta Firenze Visit

Luxury Villas

On the top of the Florence Hill there is the historical Villa del Poeta. In a panoramic position on the unforgettable town this wonderful residence is an ideal solution for weddings, events and...

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Villa di Tizzano Firenze Visit

Luxury Villas

Villa di Tizzano is a splendid 16th-century villa. The property of one of Florence's oldest families and respected wine makers, it stands on a hill overlooking the Tizzano Chianti vineyards....

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Villa Dianella Firenze Visit

Luxury Villas

Villa Dianella Fucini is a beautiful medicean Villa of the XVI century, plunged in the relaxing and regenerating landscape of the sweet rolling Tuscan hills just a few kilometers away from Florence...

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Loc. Dianella, Vinci
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Granduomo Charming Accommodation Firenze Visit

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An exclusive property in the historic center of Florence, directly opposite the city's Cathedral. A place in which to experience a delightful combination of timeless Italian elegance and...

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Piazza del Duomo, 1/7
50122 Firenze (Firenze)

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Palazzo Belledonne Firenze Visit

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Palazzo Belledonne was constructed during the first half of the Fourteenth century and precisely at a time in which Florence began to expand beyond the boundaries of the ancient roman nucleus. The...

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Palazzo Lungarno Firenze Visit

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Palazzo Lungarno is situated on the south side of the river Arno and overlooks on one side, Via de'Bardi and on the other it enjoys a spectacular, if not unique view over the Ponte Vecchio, the...

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Palazzo Tornabuoni Firenze Visit

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The Palazzo Rimbotti dates back to the 14th century, at a time when Florence was beginning to expand beyond the Roman central nucleus. The Via Tornabuoni and the Piazza Antinori were at that time,...

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Relais Piazza Signoria Firenze Visit

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Tradition and design, ancient history and contemporary elegance: this is what you can expect to find at Relais Piazza Signoria. Apartments and suites with ultra modern interiors, overlooking Piazza...

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Via Vacchereccia, 3
50122 Firenze (Firenze)


Ponte Vecchio towns in the vicinity

Uffizi Gallery

The name of the museum is most likely to derive from "Uffici" or "Offices",...

Ponte Vecchio

The Ponte Vecchio has truly ancient origins; the original bridge was built by the Etruscans who...

Brunelleschi's Dome

Initiated in 1420, the construction of the dome of the Cathedral of Florence, Santa Maria del...

Giotto's bell tower

Initiated in 1334, the bell tower of Santa Maria del Fiore, better known as "Giotto's bell...