Ponte Vecchio
Florence, Italy

Ponte Vecchio

Type: bridge

The oldest bridge in Florence, built in 1345. Unique for the shops (goldsmiths and jewelers) built directly along its sides. Above the bridge runs the Vasari Corridor, connecting Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti.

Tickets

Entry: Free

The bridge is public and free to cross 24/7. Best photos at dawn or sunset. Gold shops are open 9 AM-7 PM.

Parking nearby

Garage Florence Center

Garage Florence Center

Closed (opens at 07:00) garage/underground ZTL zone 878m to the landmark

Address: Via Fiesolana, 5r, Firenze

Price per hour: ~4.00 EUR (estimate)

Price per day: ~28.00 EUR (estimate)

Opening hours:

Monday: 07:00–00:00 Tuesday: 07:00–00:00 Wednesday: 07:00–00:00 Thursday: 07:00–00:00 Friday: 07:00–00:00 Saturday: 07:00–00:00 Sunday: 07:00–00:00

Phone: 055 240286

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Phone: 055 054 1490

Opening hours:

Monday: 08:00–23:00 Tuesday: 08:00–23:00 Wednesday: 08:00–23:00 Thursday: 08:00–23:00 Friday: 08:00–23:00 Saturday: 08:00–23:00 Sunday: 08:00–23:00
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Address: Via dei Michelozzi, 9R, Firenze

Phone: 055 218624

Opening hours:

Monday: 12:00–14:30, 19:00–22:00 Tuesday: 12:00–14:30, 19:00–22:00 Wednesday: 12:00–14:30, 19:00–22:00 Thursday: 12:00–14:30, 19:00–22:00 Friday: 12:00–14:30, 19:00–22:00 Saturday: 12:00–14:30, 19:00–22:00 Sunday: Closed