Fiume Arno
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Neighbourhood: Florence Historic Center
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  • Jeffry b
    Essendon, Australia13,630 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    River determines the fate of Florence
    Arno River is a central feature of Florence; the river determines the fate of Tuscany. The Arno River is great for traveling through the province. The Arno River is surrounded by mountains; it provides a view for the Florentines living nearby. Uncontrollable Arno River floods are disastrous for Florence. Treasured Italian art and buildings can be destroyed. The Arno River is difficult to avoid in Florence, it's worth viewing.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 22 March 2024
  • Brad
    Hong Kong, China177,339 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Major river that runs through Florence towards the Ligurian Sea
    This is a major river that passes through Tuscany emptying its waters into the Ligurian Sea while passing through regional cities like Florence. You can get a good look at the Arno while crossing one of the city bridges like the famous Ponte Vecchio. If you want to capture the Arno and Ponte Vecchio in the same photo, these can be taken from the roadsides that flank both sides of the river or from sister bridges like Ponte Santa Trinta (northwest) or Ponte alle Grazie (southeast)
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 2 April 2024
  • Eyekaytoo
    Leverkusen, Germany3,184 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fiume Arno - one of the biggest rivers in Tuscany
    Obviously if you explore this lovely city enough then you'll eventually come across the river that runs partially through it. We were on a long stroll through the city aiming to catch some of the lovely architecture. We crossed the river at the busy Ponte Vecchio and then walked down the side of the river, past the German church on our way to climb up to the Piazzale Michelangelo. The river itself isn't much to look at and the walkways are quite high above the banks of the river. We didn't attempt to get down to the waters edge. It didn't look that attractive - nor that clean on the day we were there...
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 31 August 2024
  • andyh67186334
    Coalville, United Kingdom10,913 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Beating Heart of Florence
    The River Arno passes through the city of Florence and is flanked on both banks of the river by impressive architecture and bridges. The water was very calm during my visit with some wonderful reflections on the water. A vey tranquil way to see the city away from the hustle and bustle of the streets and piazzas.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 9 September 2024
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Klara W
Kaunas, Lithuania6,073 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Couples
It is beautiful to walk along its banks to explore one of the most picturesque and evocative parts of the historic center of Florence, but also the countryside that surrounds this splendid city and some nearby villages and hamlets. Some areas of the riverfront are accessible by bicycle. There are numerous parks and green areas near the river, we visited several during our walk towards Bagno a Ripoli. I recommend admiring it even at night: there is something truly poetic and touching in seeing the lights of the historic center reflected in these black waters.
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Written 29 August 2023
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MidwestKathM
Detroit, MI1,088 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
Walking along the Arno River in Florence is a joy! It's a great way to decompress from the hustle and bustle of the historic tourist areas. During our recent visit to this beautiful Renaissance city, we enjoyed walking along the river from its edge or from above and across its bridges numerous times at different times of day and night. Get a great view of the Ponte Vecchio from the bridges further up and down the river and just watch for a few minutes. Fun to see that same view at night too! Cross over to the Oltrarno at night to enjoy a view of the Uffizi reflected in the river's flowing waters. In the evening, just enjoy the breeze coming off the water.
Written 30 October 2022
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Czech Republic12,097 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Friends
The Arno River divides Florence into two parts, and thanks to several bridges, you can enjoy views of it from many places.

The river has a calm, shiny surface and the houses that line the waterfront are reflected in it like a mirror, enhancing the beautiful views of the architecture of this amazing city.

The Arno River and its bridges create a particularly enchanting atmosphere in the early evening when the sun is already very low or at sunset itself. Walk around and let yourself be enchanted...
Google
Written 22 October 2023
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Traveler O
Washington DC, DC1,216 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Family
River flowing thru Florence. The bridges are good for views of it. Not accessible for the most part, but even then there wouldn't be much to see from it as there are high walls/wharfs on both sides that would block any views of the city. All you can see from the river is the bridges and loads of tourists.
Written 24 September 2023
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macc20
Penang Island, Malaysia102 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
i had a chance to see this beautiful view in Florence when i went across Ponte Vecchio, as well as in Pisa as we were walking from Pisa Centrale to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. both places were equally beautiful. It was in the morning in Pisa, the colour scheme was breathtaking
Written 22 February 2020
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GAN L
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia10,656 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
Saw lots of bridges spanning Arno river. The most iconic bridge is Ponte Vecchio. Lots of people were on the bridge for various reasons. Some were there to shop for jewellery, some were on the bridge for
the first time , some were were busy taking
photos, some were there to admire the nearby bridges. A most interesting spot of the river is where one could take a beautiful photo of the reflection of Uffizi on the waters. One can get a good view of the river and the many bridges across it from Michaelangelo's square.
Written 17 March 2020
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Eyekaytoo
Leverkusen, Germany3,184 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Friends
Obviously if you explore this lovely city enough then you'll eventually come across the river that runs partially through it. We were on a long stroll through the city aiming to catch some of the lovely architecture. We crossed the river at the busy Ponte Vecchio and then walked down the side of the river, past the German church on our way to climb up to the Piazzale Michelangelo.

The river itself isn't much to look at and the walkways are quite high above the banks of the river. We didn't attempt to get down to the waters edge. It didn't look that attractive - nor that clean on the day we were there...
Written 31 August 2024
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Ozan Karahan
Krakow, Poland1,686 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2022
Like many rivers in many other cities, to have Arno River through the city is nice. Along the river, it is possible to find many shopping and eating facilities. There is traffic almost always and pedestrian way is quite narrow. So, it is difficult to have a comfortable walk.
Written 1 July 2022
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Brad
Hong Kong, China177,339 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
This is a major river that passes through Tuscany emptying its waters into the Ligurian Sea while passing through regional cities like Florence. You can get a good look at the Arno while crossing one of the city bridges like the famous Ponte Vecchio. If you want to capture the Arno and Ponte Vecchio in the same photo, these can be taken from the roadsides that flank both sides of the river or from sister bridges like Ponte Santa Trinta (northwest) or Ponte alle Grazie (southeast)
Written 2 April 2024
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andyh67186334
Coalville, UK10,913 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Solo
The River Arno passes through the city of Florence and is flanked on both banks of the river by impressive architecture and bridges.
The water was very calm during my visit with some wonderful reflections on the water. A vey tranquil way to see the city away from the hustle and bustle of the streets and piazzas.
Written 9 September 2024
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