Ponte Vecchio 

The Ponte Vecchio (called also the Old Bridge) is one of the most important emblematic monuments of the Florentine city. The Ponte Vecchio is also well-known as the bridge that cross along the most famous Florentine River: the Arno River. In ancient time before the erection of the Ponte Vecchio, at its place there was a very little river with not much water. The first design of the Ponte Vecchio is dated during the Romans period and successively rebuilt several times because of numerous damages or total destruction of the whole bridge. Its first structure was made of wood, after that it had been rebuilt in stone with five arches. But this last one was swept away by the flood. The work of rebuilding of the Ponte Vecchio was entrusted to Taddeo Gaddi.
In 1345 the Ponte Vecchio was entirely rebuilt and it was characterized by three arches and two sides, where still today it is possible to see lot of Fine Art Shops.
The original function of the Ponte Vecchio was that of linking the political centre with the administrative centre of the Palazzo Vecchio (the Old Palace), which was the ancient residence of the Medici’s Family.    
The Ponte Vecchio must be a must for every tourist that comes in Florence.