Saturday, August 28, 2010

Ponte Vecchio and Gold!

Not only is Florence known for its artwork and leather goods, but there are many high end stores like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Bvlgari, and Chanel. But what surprised me were the number of shops selling gold jewelry on the Ponte Vecchio. The Ponte Vecchio is a bridge that spans the Arno River. The first version of the bridge was built in 1042. It is one of the most picturesque spots in all of Florence.

The Ponte Vecchio over the Arno River

One of the many shops on the Ponte Vecchio selling gold jewelry.

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