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	Trattoria Ponte Vecchio: Home Page
		Trattoria Ponte Vecchio offers a robust selection of dishes from Owner Daniel Nobili's homeland of Milano, Italy.
		Ponte Vecchio in English means "old bridge," and the phrase often refers to a well-known old bridge in Florence.
		He takes pride in the quality of food at Trattoria Ponte Vecchio and has a very personal approach with each customer.
	www.pontevecchiodelmar.com /home (156 words)

	eTrav Pathways - Ponte Vecchio (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Ponte Vecchio is the only of Florence's bridges to have survived WWII, and in 1966, when a massive flood wiped out the shops on the bridge, the bridge itself was strong enough to withstand the roaring waters.
		The Ponte Vecchio embodies the progress of humanity because it has come from carrying soldiers to battle, to open commerce, to a vast gathering place for peoples from all walks of life.
		In the middle of the Ponte Vecchio, there is a statue of Benvenuto Cellini.
	www.etrav.com /pathways/html/pontevecchio.asp (385 words)

	Ponte Vecchio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Ponte Vecchio (IPA pronunciation: [pɑntɛ vɛkioʊ]) (Italian for Old Bridge) is a famous medieval bridge over the Arno, in Florence, Italy, noted for having shops (mainly jewellers) built along it.
		During World War II, the Ponte Vecchio was not destroyed by Germans during their retreat of August 4, 1944, unlike all other bridges in Florence.
		Along the Ponte Vecchio, there were many padlocks locked to various places, especially to the railing around the statue of Cellini.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ponte_Vecchio (490 words)

	Ponte Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio Restaurant, Ponte Vecchio Passage, Attractions in Florence
		Ponte Vecchio is a medieval bridge crossing the Arno River, and one of the most famous attractions in Florence.
		It is the centerpiece for commerce is this tourist driven city, and the crowds from surrounding squares and Ponte Vecchio restaurants seem to funnel interminably across the bridge's timeworn stone.
		In order to enhance the Ponte Vecchio's reputation and renown, Cosimi De Medici placed specific restrictions upon what type of vendors could sell their wares on the bridge, which had been home to butchers since its creation.
	www.destination360.com /europe/italy/ponte-vecchio.php (485 words)

	Essential World Architecture Images- Ponte Vecchio
		The Ponte Vecchio (Italian for Old Bridge) is a famous medieval bridge over the Arno, in Florence, Italy, noted for having shops (mainly jewelers) built along it.
		During World War II, the Ponte Vecchio was not destroyed by Germans during their retreat of August 4, 1944, unlike all other bridges in Florence.
		Access to Ponte Vecchio was, however, obstructed by the destruction of the buildings at both ends.
	www.essential-architecture.com /ITALY/FL/FL-007.htm (359 words)

	Ponte Vecchio - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Ponte Vecchio - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Ponte Vecchio (Italian, “Old Bridge”), Florence, bridge spanning the River Arno.
		Completed in 1345, the Ponte Vecchio was the first bridge built in...
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Ponte_Vecchio.html (56 words)

	Ponte Vecchio - Danvers Restaurant - lunchSpark
		Ponte Vecchio is a very good restaurant with very good food.
		Ponte Vecchio is the best Italian restaurant that you can go to.
		Also something very good about Ponte Vecchio that you might want to know is that the restaurant is very clean.
	www.lunchspark.com /ponte-vecchio,danvers,ma (419 words)

	Ponte Vecchio & Arno River- Florence, Italy - VirtualTourist.com
		The Ponte Vecchio is a bridge over the River Arno and is the oldest surviving bridge in Florence - it has withstood flood and war since 1345.
		With such attractions as the Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi directly on or crossing its banks, it is important for sightseeing reasons.
		The Ponte Vecchio is the only bridge in Florence to survive WWII, and in 1966, when a massive flood wiped out all the shops on the bridge, the bridge itself was strong enough to withstand the roaring waters.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Italy/Tuscany/Florence-151105/Things_To_Do-Florence-Ponte_Vecchio_Arno_River-BR-1.html (1463 words)

	Ponte Vecchio
		Manichini "Ponte Vecchio": possibilità infinite di creare posizioni, azioni, atteggiamenti.
		Welcome to the web-site of Ponte Vecchio: a leading manufacturer of mannequins, torsos, tailors's trunks and other display forms for the shopwindow-fitting, which was born in the surroundings of Florence, Italy.
		"Ponte Vecchio" mannequins, due to their internal skeleton, may be placed in almost any desired human position: you can move the head, the trunk, the hands, the arms and the legs !
	www.pontevecchiomanichini.it /pontevecchio/chi.asp (259 words)

	Ponte Vecchio - Tips by travel authority Howard Hillman
		This changed in the 15th century when the government decided that such enterprises were unglamorous for Ponte Vecchio's image.
		Ponte Vecchio was almost blown up in World War II by the retreating Germans, who ordered the destruction of all Florence bridges to slow down the advancing Allied armies.
		At the last minute, the 600-year-old Ponte Vecchio was spared for posterity's sake.
	www.hillmanwonders.com /italy/ponte_vecchio.htm (221 words)

	Watch the sunset over Ponte Vecchio in Florence - Vacation Idea.com
		Ponte Vecchio or The Old Bridge is the oldest bridge in Florence crossing the river Arno.
		Ponte Vecchio dates back to the Roman times, however, the present structure is from 1565.
		During the warmer months, Ponte Vecchio is filled with visitors, street performers and portrait painters.
	www.vacationidea.com /florence/ponte_vecchio_florence.html (229 words)

	Ponte Vecchio, Florence
		Now the Ponte Vecchio with its delightful little shops is one of those unique and delightful bits of architecture which give character to any town; and it is as celebrated all the world over as the Duomo, or the Campanile, or any other of the churches or palaces in Florence.
		The Ponte Vecchio is still lined by two rows of picturesque jewellers' shops, with green shutters drawn up and half suspended in air, their walls painted in every colour under heaven.
		Above them all is the bare hill of the Incontro, crowned with a white convent; and behind, towering still higher, rise the lower slopes of the Apennines, their snowy peaks veiled in cloud, while, like a patch of light on the blue and purple of the mountain-side, lies Vallombrosa.
	numberonestars.com /travel/ponte_vecchio_florence.htm (1985 words)

	PonteVecchio - Ponte Vecchio is the world's leading Soft Mannequins and Forms Production Company
		Con i materiali manichino per vetrina poliuretanici, a differenza del polistirolo, invece, la spillabilità torna a fare la padrona tra le caratteristiche dei prodotti Ponte Vecchio, senza per questo ridurre il ciclo di vita dei prodotti, dato che il poliuretano busto "richiude" i fori creati dagli spilli quando questi vengono rimossi.
		Until the end of the ninenties most of the mannequins you could see inside shop-windows ponte vecchio were classically those rigid mannequins made busts with plastic materials as fiberglass and/or plastic.
		With polyurethane window mannequin articles, differing from polystyrene, the chance to pin the display aids comes back as the main feature of mannequin Ponte Vecchio products, and this without shortening the life cycle of the products, as the polyurethane bust forms "closes" the holes left from pins when they get removed.
	www.pontevecchiomanichini.it (414 words)

	Florence - Ponte Vecchio
		Ponte Vecchio is the oldest and most famous bridge spanning the Arno River.
		This bridge was built in 1345 by Taddeo Gaddi to replace an earlier version.
		The Ponte Vecchio's fame saved it in 1944 from the Nazi's who had orders to blow up all bridges before retreating out of Florence as the Allied forces advanced.
	www.geocities.com /caveguru_2/PonteVecchio.html (262 words)

	Ponte Vecchio, Florence Italy.
		The most famous bridge in Florence and also the oldest, this structure with three stone arches replaced a wooden bridge which had crossed the Arno River at this spot since Roman times.
		The upper side of the bridge, known as the Vasariano corridor, was designed by Vasari to link the Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery to the Pitti Palace; today it is an art gallery.
		Originally the sides held food shops but by the end of the 15th century the shops were assigned to goldsmiths and silversmiths.
	www.bluffton.edu /~sullivanm/pontevecchio/ponte.html (177 words)

	Ponte Vecchio in Boynton Beach, Florida
		Residents of Ponte Vecchio enjoy world-class amenities including a wonderful clubhouse complex with 6 lighted har-tru tennis courts, a resort-styled pool and spa, a huge social hall with entertainment stage, card rooms, arts and crafts rooms, a state-of-the-art fitness center with sauna, and the list goes on.
		The all-inclusive homeowner`s association fees are quite reasonable and include: landscaping of common areas and of homesite lawns, exterior house painting, alarm monitoring, cable television, trash removal, the guarded gate, roving security patrol and use of all of the clubhouse and fitness center amenities and activities.
		Ponte Vecchio is ideal for both the full-time retiree or the snow bird seeking a warm retreat from the Northern winter.
	pontevecchioboyntonbeach.com (287 words)

	Ponte Vecchio Boynton Beach - Ponte Vecchio Homes for Sale
		Vecchio, a relatively new community having been built in 2000 and 2001, offers 3 bedroom 2 bath and 3 bedroom 3 bath homes, many of which have swimming pools.
		Home in Ponte Vecchio range in size from just under 2,000 square feet to almost $2,600 square feet.
		The data relating to Boynton Beach Ponte Vecchio real estate for sale or lease on this web site is provided in part through an agreement between Boca Executive Realty and Regional MLS Incorporated.
	www.bocaexecutiverealty.com /real_estate/Boynton_Beach/Ponte_Vecchio.php (230 words)

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		The traditional Florentine Vivahotel Laurus Al Duomo is located in the centre of Florence, Italy, 100 metres from the Duomo cathedral and 600 metres from the Galleria della Academia.
		The Montebello Splendid Hotel in Florence, Italy is 600 meters from the Ponte Vecchio and the River Arno.
		The historic Vivahotels Pitti Palace Ponte Vecchio is located in Florence, Italy, two blocks from the Pitti Palace and four blocks from the Uffizi Gallery.
	travel.ian.com /index.jsp?pageName=hotNetList&cid=99994&city=FLORENCE&stateProvince=&country=ITALY&hotel=2 (324 words)

	Ponte Vecchio - Sightseeing International Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
		Although it's thought that there's been a crossing here since Etruscan times, the bridge that spans the river today is far more recent...relatively speaking.
		Today's Ponte Vecchio was built in 1345 by Taddeo Gaddi (not single-handedly, I assume) and replaced an earlier one which, you've guessed it, was destroyed by a flood.
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	www.dooyoo.co.uk /sightseeing-international/ponte-vecchio (202 words)

	Hotel Hermitage - 3 Star Hotel - Ponte Vecchio - Florence
		Cross the bridge and turn right into the road Lungarno Acciaiuoli; at the end of Lungarno Acciaiuoli you will see the Ponte Vecchio on your right and immeditiately, after the bridge you will see the hotel on your left hand side.
		Be very careful after passing Ponte Vecchio, the street splits up, straight on following the river and on the left in a small alley (at the beginning you will see a zebra crossing/pedestrian crosswalk).
		Turn into this small alley, there is a Bar/Gelateria with the name "Caffè delle Carozze" with a little outside spot with a few tables, located in the same building (streetlevel) of the Hotel.
	www.florenceby.com /hotelhermitage/pages/reach.htm (365 words)

	Ponte Vecchio Espresso Machines at 1st-line Equipment, LLC
		Ponte Vecchio srl, that was set by a number of entrepreneurs with a twenty-years experience in the sector of mechanical components for small household appliances, is an innovative company in the north of Italy which has been producing lever home espresso coffeemachines since the beginning of 1999.
		Dynamism is a peculiar aspect of Ponte Vecchio: the company intends to develop its exports by fully exploiting its productive potential and takes therefore part to the most important international exhibitions of the sector.
		Domestic coffeemakers, by craftsman's approach, ideal for family use, for offices and small communities which are in no way inferior to professional ones.
	www.1st-line.com /machines/home_mod/ponte_vecchio/index.htm (165 words)

	Ponte Vecchio - Florence - Reviews of Ponte Vecchio - TripAdvisor
		Wait for a spot at the edge and enjoy the views, be sure to note the reflections of the builings in the Arno river.
		It is wonderful to inagine what life was like when The Ponte Vecchio was built.
		Yes, the Ponte Vecchio is filled with overpriced gold and jewelry shops, but so what.
	www.tripadvisor.com /Attraction_Review-g187895-d195009-Reviews-Ponte_Vecchio-Florence_Tuscany.html (840 words)

	Ponte Vecchio West in Boynton Beach, Florida
		Ponte Vecchio West in Boynton Beach offers residents an elegant and distinct active-adult lifestyle.
		You won't believe all there is to do here in Ponte Vecchio West...this community enjoys a reputation for gracious living all in a class by itself.
		Ponte Vecchio West is convenently located just North of Boynton Beach Boulevard, on the West side of Hagen Ranch Road.
	www.pontevecchiowestboyntonbeach.com (301 words)

	Ponte Vecchio luxury hotels
		Our luxury hotels in Ponte Vecchio have been put through a rigorous selection process with comfort, quality and high standards in mind.
		If you are looking for a romantic Ponte Vecchio hotel for a Ponte Vecchio honeymoon or romantic holiday in Ponte Vecchio then look no further.
		Business hotels in Ponte Vecchio from Great Hotels of the World provide everything you will need for your business trip or conference.
	www.ghotw.com /list/city/home/ponte-vecchio.htm (408 words)

	Ponte Vecchio
		The Ponte Vecchio, or the "Old Bridge," is the oldest bridge in Florence crossing the River Arno.
		This charmingly simple bridge is to Florence what the Tower Bridge is to London.
		During the warmer months, Ponte Vecchio is filled with visitors, street performers and artists.
	www.restaurantpontevecchio.com /about.php (102 words)

	Il Pontevecchio di Firenze by Thais.It
		Il più antico ponte di Firenze attraversa l'Arno nel punto di minor ampiezza.
		Dopo l'alluvione del 1333 fu concepito con la doppia fila di botteghe, passando dall'architettura a carattere difensivo all'attuale struttura civile.
		Nel 1565 viene realizzato il Corridoio Vasariano sopra le botteghe che guardano a est e nel Seicento vengono aggiunti i retrobottega dando al ponte l'attuale fisionomia.
	www.thais.it /citta_italiane/firenze/index/pontevecchio/pag_01.htm (348 words)

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