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 ...

For travel tips, recipes and more insight on Italian culture, sign up for CNN’s Unlocking Italy newsletter ... a logjam along the Ponte Vecchio — Florence’s famous, shop-fringed medieval ...

The Ponte Vecchio spans the Arno River and connects the two sides of Florence. Originally built in 1345, it still follows the very old tradition of containing shops ... some of Italy's most ...

Now, it’s reopening to the public Sonja Anderson Daily Correspondent In 1565, a simple, elegant hallway was built atop Ponte Vecchio (or the Old Bridge) in Florence. The passage was restricted ...

From browsing the boutiques that line the Ponte Vecchio ... Sabine Women. Florence’s oldest bridge straddles the Arno at its narrowest point and has been lined by small shops since it was ...