Ponte Vecchio was the only bridge to survive the bombardment by the ... The bridge was severely damaged in 1966 by the Flood or Arno, which ended up killing 101 people and damaged or destroyed ...

the Ponte Vecchio was built to replace an earlier bridge. Once dominated by butchers, fishmongers and bakers, the original bridge was washed away during a flood in the early 14th century.

Even a flood two decades later couldn ... This aspect of the Ponte Vecchio evokes medieval themes, which the bridge has managed to retain into the modern era, complete with a bust of goldsmith ...