Established by Giuseppe Camarrone in 1947, the Ponte Vecchio represents one of the most traditional Italian trotting ...

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 ...

From browsing the boutiques that line the Ponte Vecchio to boating down the Arno, below our expert lists her favourite things to do in the city. Built over six centuries, Florence’s cathedral or ...

But in 2025, it will reopen to the public. Passing over the top of the Ponte Vecchio, it offers unique views of Florence and the river Arno. The entrance ticket (£36) includes the Uffizi Gallery ...

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 ...

The attention of horse racing enthusiasts, and in particular of trotting, is all focused on the prestigious Gran Premio Ponte Vecchio ...

A new year can often lead to a fixation on novelty – new destinations, unfamiliar places and unsung attractions – pushing ...

The engineering and design required to make these bridges span vast lengths is breath-taking, particularly when many are also ...

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.

FLORENCE, Italy — For centuries ... It stretches from the Uffizi Museums to the imposing Palazzo Pitti, passing over Ponte Vecchio above the tiny historic jewelry boutiques that cross the ...

During Nardella’s tenure he introduced a series of bans and regulations to limit numbers of visitors, making Florence the first Italian city to crack down on overtourism.

From amazing adventures to dream destinations, here are 106 of the world's most unmissable travel experiences for the year ...