Ponte Vecchio by junge1
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Description
The Ponte Vecchio is a medieval bridge that crosses the Arno River at its narrowest point in Florence, Italy. The bridge was originally occupied by butcher shops, but the present tennants are jewellers, art dealers, and souvenir sellers. The bridge has been described as Europe's oldest, wholly-stone, closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge. It is believed that a bridge was first built in Roman times when the Via Cassia crossed the river at this point.
The bridge first appears in a document of 996. After being destroyed by a flood in 1117 it was reconstructed in stone but swept away again in 1333. It was rebuilt in 1345.
The bridge was the only one of six spared by the retreating Germans on 4 August 1944 (Wikipedia).
This picture was taken from the left downstream bank on 11 July 2007.
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Comments (38)
tennesseecowgirl
Wonderful to read about...
dbrv6
Amazing Capture and thank you for the history.
tallpindo
It's nice to know some ancient art has survived. When it has public access like this it is even better.
Richardphotos
I wonder where the sewage goes from the stores. I have seen this same bridge here on Renderosity but your capture shows the incredible textures and character
debbielove
Amazing shot! Amazing History! Thanks For for this. You certainly have some wonderful shots from around the world. Makes me want to look into mine! Rob.
Buffalo1
A classic calendar shot. Interesting history to go along with it!
pixelmeister
Cool shot!
jocko500
real cool looking