07 Ponte Vecchio
Day 15 - 7:20pm
One of the more recognisable sights in Florence is the medieval Ponte Vecchio (Vecchio bridge) spanning the Arno river. Some class it as picturesque (and we guess it is from a distance) but we found it a somewhat confused jumble of concrete, lined as it is with tacky jewellery shops and always swarming with tourists. Its claim to fame is that it was the only bridge in the city that the retreating German army failed to blow up during World War II. Ponte Vecchio bridge, Florence, Italy. August 28th 2007
