In the seven centuries since the Ponte Vecchio was first built in Florence, Italy, the bridge has watched the city changing around it, surviving floods, fires and the Nazi invasion in World War II.

Much like London's Tower Bridge, the Ponte Vecchio was built ... per person). The Ponte Vecchio traverses the Arno River near central Florence. Throughout its history, it has survived floods ...

The Ponte Vecchio, meaning the "Old Bridge," is among the most iconic structures in Florence. This medieval stone bridge crosses the Arno River and was built in the 14th century.