Ponte Vecchio

Posted by David Eicher
on Wednesday, April 1, 2009

A view of the Ponte Vecchio (“old bridge”) over the Arno River is the only Medieval bridge that survived the destruction of World War II. It now supports some of Europe’s most expensive jewelry stores.

Related blog: "Galileo's Italy, Day Six," by Astronomy Editor David J. Eicher

Photo credit: David J. Eicher 

 

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