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36 things to doin Florence Ponte Vecchio is the most unusual bridge of Florence. Expensive jewelry stores and the luxury Vasari Corridor are located here.
In past this medieval bridge was known for its smells: the butchers who was selling meat on the bridge thrown its parts into the river.
Then butchers shops were replaced by jewelry stores, and locals began to call this place "golden bridge".
The famous Vasari Corridor is placed here and also the bridge offers spectacular views of the Arno River.
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More places to visit in Florence #13 Porta Romana Luxury gate on the south side of Florence, that opens the way to Rome, next to which is the entrance to the Boboli Gardens.
10 #22 Vasari Corridor Secret corridor leading from the Palazzo Vecchio to the Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens, the famous and closed to ordinary visitors attraction.
5 #12 Pergola Theatre Pergola Theatre was built by Medici family, was the first opera house of the world, and still amazes all visitors for its acoustics.
9 #6 The Rose Garden Behind an inconspicuous gate hides wonderful creation of landscape designers of Florence, where are the scents of roses and citrus trees grow.
13 #8 Santa Margherita de' Cerchi This church is known as the place where married Dante and where is buried Beatrice, at the tomb of whom all left messages for help.
12 #20 Villa La Petraia Located away from the city center, Villa La Petraia is one of the most beautiful buildings that belonged to the Medici family.
6 #18 National Museum of Bargello Palace, that was once the seat of city government, prison and place of execution, is now a national museum, which contains sculptures by Michelangelo, Donatello and others.
7 #15 Flea market on Piazza dei Ciompi In the working class corner of Florence lies the flea market, where many people sell the antiques, and where not only local, but also travelers come to by something unique.
7 #1 Boboli Gardens Great sample landscape park, which became the prototype of the park of Versailles, and a favorite place of Fyodor Dostoevsky.
29 #5 Badia Fiorentina The magnificent building in the center of Florence, where Dante is often dropped in and which became home to the Jerusalem Brotherhood monks.
15 #25 Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella In the old pharmacy, where also is located the museum, creams, lotions and perfumes, created according to ancient recipes are still sold.
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