Florence-ponte Vecchio Bridge
by Judy Wolinsky
Title
Florence-ponte Vecchio Bridge
Artist
Judy Wolinsky
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Photograph - Photography / Digital Art
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FLORENCE-BRIDGES OF FLORENCE. The city of Florence located in central Italy and is the capital of the Tuscany region. During medieval Europe, Florence was the center for trade and finance, one of the wealthiest cities during that era. The city has been considered by many to be the birthplace of the Renaissance.
During World War II the city experienced German occupation (1943–1944), part of the Italian Social Republic. Hitler declared it an open city on July 3, 1944. In early August, the retreating Germans decided to demolish all the bridges along the Arno, making it difficult for troops of the 8th English Army to cross. Charles Steinhauslin, at the time consul of 26 countries in Florence, convinced the German general in Italy that the Ponte Vecchio was not to be destroyed due to its historical value. Instead, an area south of the bridge, including part of the Corridoio Vasariano, was destroyed using mines. Since then the destroyed bridges have been restored to their original forms. The buildings surrounding the Ponte Vecchio have been rebuilt in a style combining the old with modern design. The bridge houses many interesting shops for the tourist.
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December 26th, 2019
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