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Ponte Vecchio · Bridge Tourism
**Unique Factor:** Medieval shops on bridge, jewelry stores, Vasari Corridor above **Statistics:** Built 1345, survived WWII, 3 arches **Shop Types:** 48 shops, mostly jewelers since 1593 **Access:** Free pedestrian crossing, shops during business hours **Infrastructure:** 8/10 - Crowded but accessible **Daily Costs:** €100-300 **Best Views:** From Ponte Santa Trinita, Piazzale Michelangelo **Historical Note:** Butchers evicted 1593 for jewelers **Secret Passage:** Vasari Corridor tours (limited) **Photography:** Sunset from riverbanks
Destination Overview
**Unique Factor:** Medieval shops on bridge, jewelry stores, Vasari Corridor above **Statistics:** Built 1345, survived WWII, 3 arches **Shop Types:** 48 shops, mostly jewelers since 1593 **Access:** Free pedestrian crossing, shops during business hours **Infrastructure:** 8/10 - Crowded but accessible **Daily Costs:** €100-300 **Best Views:** From Ponte Santa Trinita, Piazzale Michelangelo **Historical Note:** Butchers evicted 1593 for jewelers **Secret Passage:** Vasari Corridor tours (limited) **Photography:** Sunset from riverbanks
Trip insights
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- Best season
- None
- Difficulty
- 6
- Region
- Italy, Florence
Location
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