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4 Ponte Vecchio
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Florence's iconic bridge dates from 1345 and has twinkled with the glittering wares of
jewellers ever since the 16th century, when Ferdinando I de'Medici ordered them here to
replace the often malodorous presence of Florence's butchers. Above the shops on the
eastern side is the infamous Corridoio Vasariano , built around - rather than straight
through - a medieval tower at the bridge's southern end.
Local Life
Gustapanino
Look for the long line of locals queuing in front of tiny Gustapanino (Piazza Santa Spirito; 11am-8pm
Mon-Sat, noon-5pm Sun; focacce €3-3.50), rated by many Florentines as the city's best enopaninoteca (hip wine
and sandwich stop). There's no seating, so patrons tend to perch on the church steps outside to enjoy their lunch.
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