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Ponte Vecchio & Uffizi Gallery
The famous Ponte Vecchio bridge was the only structure to survive the bombs of the retreating Nazis. Although the current bridge was built in the mid-14th century, this location was for crossing the river since the Roman Empire. The bridge was build several times and now servers as a center of commerce as butcher shops sprang up all around. This central location made it pricey and butchers were replaced by goldsmiths who could better afford it. It also now houses all the jewelry stores since the meat shops' smell got so bad that they were banned by the Duke. The bridge makes a spectacular view from a few hundred meters away. The view from the small piazza in the centre of the bridge is also impressive.
 A with View of Ponte Vecchio from street - Uffizi to right |
 D with Closer view of Ponte Vecchio |
 Michelango statue on Uffizi Gallery facade |
 DaVinci statue on Uffizi Gallery facade |
 Donatello statue on Uffizi Gallery facade |
 View out Uffizi to Piazza della Signoria |
 View out Uffizi to Ponte Vecchio |
 Uffizi view of Ponte Vecchio |
 Gees, you can't do anything in Uffizi! |
Cameras are not allowed in Uffizi Gallery. It houses great treasures of art such as the Duke and Duchess of Umbria, Botichelli works including "La Primavera" and "The Birth of Venus," Michelangelo's famous round painting of the Holy Family, and more.