Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Florence Cathedral
Florence, Italy
The Duomo, topped by Brunelleschi's enormous red-tiled dome.
Bridge · Italy · Tuscany
Ponte Vecchio
Florence's medieval bridge lined with jewellery shops.
Free to enter about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Ponte Vecchio matters
The Ponte Vecchio is the only bridge in Florence that survived the 20th century's wartime destruction, and it is still lined with goldsmith shops. The best view is from the neighbouring bridge at sunset, when the shops glow in golden light. Walk across, but save time to admire it from a distance.
Talking points
- Shops have sat on the bridge for centuries.
- Goldsmiths and jewellers replaced butchers long ago.
- A private corridor above the shops connected two palaces.
- Best views are from nearby Ponte Santa Trinita.
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