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Ponte Vecchio

A sight in Centro Storico, Florence, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Dusk.

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Ponte Vecchio in Centro Storico, Florence
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Why go

Medieval bridge lined with goldsmith shops over the Arno.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Florence, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Le Volpi e l'Uva and Uffizi Gallery. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Centro Storico
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Dusk

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Florence, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Le Volpi e l'Uva

    Small wine bar by Piazza de' Rossi pouring Tuscan wines by the glass.

    Drinks · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Uffizi Gallery

    Botticelli, Leonardo, Raphael and the core of Renaissance painting.

    Sight · 0.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    All'Antico Vinaio

    Huge schiacciata sandwiches stuffed with salumi and pecorino.

    Food · 0.4 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Florence Cathedral

    Climb Brunelleschi's dome, 463 steps, for the city's defining view.

    Sight · 0.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Boboli Gardens

    Formal Medici gardens behind Palazzo Pitti with grottoes and city views.

    Outdoors · 0.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella

    Historic pharmacy founded by Dominican friars, selling perfumes and soaps.

    Shopping · 0.8 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Ponte Vecchio is a stop on our Tuscany Hill Towns route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Florence

2 more curated sights in Florence. See the full Florence guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Florence run from 9°C in January to 33°C in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Ponte Vecchio itself, we suggest: Dusk.

Modelled monthly averages for Florence from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Florence weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Ponte Vecchio, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
Coordinates
43.76792, 11.25314
Destination
Florence, Italy

Ponte Vecchio: quick answers

How much time do you need at Ponte Vecchio?

Plan on about 20 minutes at Ponte Vecchio. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Ponte Vecchio?

Our pick: Dusk. Insider tip: Best seen from Ponte Santa Trinita at dusk.

Is Ponte Vecchio free?

Yes, we list Ponte Vecchio as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Ponte Vecchio?

Ponte Vecchio is at Ponte Vecchio, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy, in Centro Storico. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Ponte Vecchio?

Ponte Vecchio appears on Tuscany Hill Towns, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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