Florence (or Firenze, Florentia and Fiorenza) is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany, and of the province of Florence
Florence is known as the “cradle of Renaissance” (la culla del Rinascimento) for its monuments, churches and buildings.
The Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) is a symbol of Florence. First constructed by Romans at the narrowest point of the Arno river. It is the only bridge that wasn’t destroyed by the Nazis during their Italian withdraw in 1944.
Ponte Santa Trinita takes its name from the nearby church. It is one of the most beautiful bridges in Italy and Europe.
Other bridges in Florence are Ponte alle Grazie (Bridge to the Graces), Ponte alla Carraia (Bridge to the Driveway) and Ponte di San Niccolò (Bridge of St. Nicolaus).
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