The Ponte Vecchio is beautiful--from a distance--but it was really crowded the week we were there, which coincided with free museum week. If you're into gold jewelry, this looked like the place to be, but I didn't check out any stores. On a less crowded day, I think it would be fun to hang out there for awhile and enjoy... More

I think most everywhere in Florence one truly feels the history and the wonder of the golden renaissance age! I walked the palazzo vecchio in the crowded day and e bustle, the shops... But at night, it's totally different. Much much fewer people, lovely, shops are closed but even the doors they are closed with are so interesting, allowing one... More

I guess you can't get around this bridge when you're in Florence. It's a free sight to see right :)? Well, on the bridge you'll find beggars. And lots of jewellers who will try to sell their gaudy overpriced products to you. We also found a gelateria. The prices asked were simply ridiculous. So I'd advise you to simply cross... More

If you want to take a walk in time do it so, passing by Ponte Vecchio.It is a small brigde in the heart of Florence, full of shops with gold and jewelry , crowded with turists, from all over the world,trying to take pictures at every corner.The interesting part is the position of some buldings which seems to grow into... More

The whole area is enchanting (would get rid of the jewelry stores), the bridge with its views, the path to see all the statues of artists throughout history, the statue of David is a 2 minutes walk, the whole area is amazingly beautiful, old and with character More

But it is one small bridge whit shops. the history is impressive, but the present is cruel. More

Walking through Florence it seemed everybody was heading the same way and i mean everybody, just head down to the river and there it is. A very famous original bridge which dates back many years, and as you stand by the river you can get some incredible pictures but watch your backs as the traffic is squeezing by you buses,... More

Like travelling back in time, stunning. Beautiful surroundings so atmospheric More

The oldest bridge joining the south to the central historical town over the river Arno. It´s a buzz walking over it. There are lots of jewellery shops, people, tourists, buses and cars. The centre opens out and provides a good vantage point to view the river. The Pontevecchio cafe serves great gelati on the south side of the bridge. It´s... More