There are many reasons to love Italy, and its sumptuous ... When exploring everything Florence has to offer, be sure to include the gorgeous Ponte Vecchio. What makes this occasionally overlooked ...

The Ponte Vecchio traverses the Arno River near central Florence. Throughout its history, it has survived floods and even attacks during World War II, making it one of the oldest bridges in Italy ...

Florence's "Old Bridge" - in Italian "Ponte Vecchio" - is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge, connecting Via Por Santa Maria to Via de' Guicciardini over the Arno river.

I guess Florence is a city that nurtures the creative soul of its artists, just like in the old days.