✨ The Ponte Vecchio is a historic bridge in Florence, Italy, with roots going back to Roman times, though the version we see today was built in 1345. It’s the only bridge in the city that survived the destruction of World War II. ✨ Originally, butchers set up shop on the bridge, but in the 16th century, the powerful Medici family decided to replace them with jewelers and goldsmiths, giving the bridge its unique charm. ✨ There’s also a hidden passageway, the Vasari Corridor, which was built in 15

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