The Ponte Vecchio is situated in the heart of the historical centre of Florence and links the original medieval city with Oltrano on the southern banks of the Arno. Along with the tower of the Palazzo Vecchio, the Ponte Vecchio is probably the most recognisable monument of Florence, that has survived floods, war and the test of time. The bridge was designed by Taddeo Gaddi with the later addition of the Vasari corridor linking the Palazzo Vecchio with Palazzo Pitti. Staying in an apartment at the Ponte Vecchio is a truly unique experience - among the romantic (and car free) lanes, surrounded by elegant palazzi, and medieval towers that really belong to another age that, in Florence, lives on.
