A short walk from the Uffizi Gallery, Florence’s oldest bridge, over the Arno River, the "Old Bridge" was built in its current incarnation in 1345. Its 98-foot length is lined with excquisite jewelry shops, goldsmiths, and art dealers, and it offers one of the best photo ops over the Arno River, especially at sunset. Even if you’re not shopping, it’s a lovely stroll with plenty of history. 

Read more in Tripatini contributor Maruf Hasan´s post 9 Musts in Florence for First-Timers.

David Paul Appell