Bridges Tuscany

The Ponte Vecchio is the oldest bridge in Florence and one of the symbols of the city. The bridge crosses the Arno River at its narrowest point and consists of three lowered arched passes. At the center of the bridge the shops are interrupted by two panoramic terraces from where you can admire a part of the beautiful Vasari Corridor. Another noteworthy element is the bust of Benvenuto Cellini, the most famous goldsmith in Florence.

The Devil's Bridge or Ponte della Maddalena is located from the 14th century on the Serchio River. It is said 'Devil's Bridge' thanks to the legend that saw its builder come to terms with the devil. These agreements provided that the bridge could be completed in one night, as long as the builder brought him in return the first soul that crossed it. I ran to report this pact to the parish priest of the country, the builder devised a ploy that saw a dog show up first, who was thrown into the waters of the river by the Devil. The story is still handed down that the dog is seen passing on the bridge in October evenings.

The pier of Forte dei Marmi is an ancient pier, which stretches in the middle of the sea for 300 meters and was once used to board the marble blocks that departed from here to the rest of the world. Today it is an interesting and charming tourist destination.

The bridge was built in 1252 between Ponte Vecchio and Ponte alla Carraia and connects Piazza Santa Trinità and Piazza de' Frescobaldi. This bridge is described as one of the most beautiful bridges in Italy and among the most elegant in Europe. Elegance due to a curved line for the arches that anticipates the fashion of the Baroque and also to the four statues that decorate the corners and symbolize the four seasons. Over the years it has been destroyed several times and was then restructured, respecting the original project by Bartolomeo Ammannati.