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	Ponte Vecchio: Its all about gold Tip Rating:

By EllenH on November 24, 2004

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All that glitters

by EllenH

I have always heard that the gold shops on the Ponte vecchio were very expensive. I don't wear gold myself but I was checking out a piece of silver marcasite that was very pretty and very old and I think it was only 35 euro. I should have bought it but I did not.

As much as you want.

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Theme: Jewelry

Directions: located over the Arno River

Website: http://www.pontevecchio.net/

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	Ponte Vecchio: Leather, paper, gelato, and olive oil Tip Rating:

By bpwillet on February 22, 2004

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Shops along the Ponte Vecchio

by bpwillet

You can buy mostly jewelery along the Ponte Vecchio. There are a few stalls that sell postcards and magazines as well as gelatto shops. I found there were many areas to shop near the Duomo and along the market near San Lorenzo. Florence is known for its leather products and there are many fine shops that sell leather bound books with machine or hand made paper. The market also sells many different kinds of local goods from olive oil, balsamic vinegar, or other produce. Depending on the time of year of your visit, you may also find some seasonal markets, like those found in front of Santa Croce.

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Theme: Local Craft

Directions: located over the Arno River

Website: http://www.pontevecchio.net/

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	Ponte Vecchio: HAVE A STROLL THROUGH HISTORY Tip Rating:

Updated By DAO on July 14, 2009

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A lot of visitors to Florence take pictures of the Ponte Vecchio, but don’t go and see the many shops on the bridge. It is worth a look around. Mostly the businesses are Jewellers and I have to admit it was way beyond my budget, but you don’t have to buy anything. It is said that the practice of ‘Bankruptcy’ was invented here. The Italian words ‘il banco’ meaning sellable goods were combined with the word ‘rotto’ meaning broken. Combined they are: banco-rotto (bankrupt). In practice merchants used to have their tables broken into pieces if they could not pay their debts. No table = not able to sell anything, so no money. You can also get some great views of the River Arno from the middle of the bridge. Rowboats are frequently seen going under the bridge as well.

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Theme: Gifts

Directions: located over the Arno River

Website: http://www.italyguides.it/us/florence/old_bridge.htm

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	Ponte Vecchio: Simple, beautiful & affordable jewelry! Tip Rating:

By meltdown on July 13, 2008

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by meltdown

What a charming find! We so enjoyed chatting with the owners of this gem-of-a-shop. One owner is from Florence and the other from Germany and they speak English, as well. Their shop is on such a beautiful street and just 2 minutes from Ponte Vecchio. They have been in this same location since 1981!

So many wonderful things! Margarete, one of the owners, specializes in simple, beautiful pieces. She has a wonderfully elegant touch. Plus they are happy to tailor a piece for you while you wait at no extra charge!

I was very impressed with how affordable those beautiful items were! It seems that everything is SO expensive these days - This shop was a real treat. I was able to purchase 3 lovely items (2 bracelets and 1 necklace) for under 90 Euro!

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Theme: Jewelry

Address: Borgo San Jacopo 45/R

Phone: (39) 055 283 491

Directions: Just two minutes from Ponte Vecchio on the Oltrarno side of the river. Stand in the middle of the bridge w/ the cathedral at your back and a stature on your right. Walk to the end of the bridge, turn right - That is Borgo San Jacopo.

Website: http://www.ItalianGlassConnection.com

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	Ponte Vecchio: All that Glitters Tip Rating:

Updated By ExGuyParis on November 17, 2002

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by ExGuyParis

A multitude of jewelry shops on the Ponte Vecchio. Once, many European bridges were like this, with shops and houses built on the bridge. Most are now gone, but here you can get a sense of what living and shopping over a river is like. The bridge is always bustling, with mobs of tourists taking pictures of the river.

The quality of the jewelry ranges from cheap and tacky to outrageous and gorgeous.

Gold, gold, gold...and leather, leather, leather. Be prepared to haggle over the price.

from next to nothing to a fortune; it depends on your taste and the contents of your wallet (or your credit limit)

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Address: Ponte Vecchio

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	Ponte Vecchio: Gold Shops Tip Rating:

Updated By Pakistaniguy on October 19, 2002

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by Pakistaniguy

There are beautiful variety of designs from all over the world. You should atleast give a few minutes to look at them. They are ....... :->

Gold ? :-)

Euros in hundreds may be in thousands ? :-)

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	Ponte Vecchio: Jewelry on the Ponte Vecchio Tip Rating:

By geeyook on July 20, 2004

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Jewelry Stores on the Ponte
Vecchio

by geeyook

Goldsmiths and Silversmiths have lined both sides of the Ponte Vecchio since the 15th century. Today the shops on the Ponte Vecchio are jewelry stores carrying fine gold jewelry and coral jewelry.

Gold jewelry, coral jewelry

The prices are not considered a bargain.

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Theme: Jewelry

Directions: located over the Arno River

Website: http://www.pontevecchio.net/

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	Ponte Vecchio: All that glitters is Gold ! Tip Rating:

By y2ketan2007 on December 6, 2007

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Window shopping on the bridge
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by y2ketan2007

The shops on Ponte Vecchio sell jewelry.While it is a lot of fun window shopping I don't know how reliable these shops are.

Theme: Jewelry

Directions: located over the Arno River

Website: http://www.pontevecchio.net/

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	Ponte Vecchio: You want Gold? They Have Gold! Tip Rating:

Updated By guell on February 10, 2003

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Ponte Vecchio

by guell

This famous bridge in Florence houses may gold and silver jewelry shops. Whether you're in the mood to shop on just brouse, this is the spot.

For more information on the bridge, see my "Must See."
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GOLD!! SILVER!! For more information on the various shops, see the web site below.

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Theme: Jewelry

Directions: located over the Arno River

Website: http://www.pontevecchio.net/

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	Ponte Vecchio: Little Shops on Bridge Tip Rating:

By ExGuyParis on November 17, 2002

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by ExGuyParis

Even if you are not shopping for gold, take the time to experience the Ponte Vecchio. Visit the statue in the middle, and the pigeon on its head, watch the river roll by, look at the tourists from around the world.

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