Ponte Vecchio
Ponte Vecchio is a 95-meter stone deck arch bridge in Florence, Italy. Designed by Neri di Fioravante and built between 1335 and 1345, this arched bridge is made of pietra forte. It is one of the 125 most looked-up sights in Italy, ranking 27th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate in Florence features warm summers and wetter winters. July is the driest month with about 37 mm of rain and highs of 30 °C. August is also warm with highs of 29 °C and about 63 mm of rain. In May and June, high temperatures reach 22 °C and 26 °C. The wettest period occurs in late autumn, with November seeing about 129 mm of rain and December seeing about 108 mm. January and February are the coolest months, with highs of approximately 9 °C and 10 °C.
The bridge is wheelchair accessible. It is located 6 km from Florence Airport, Peretola, and 231 km from Rome. Nearby sights include the Uffizi at 0.2 km, Piazza della Signoria at 0.3 km, and Palazzo Vecchio at 0.3 km. Palazzo Pitti is 0.4 km away, and the Bargello is 0.5 km from the bridge.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is November, with about 129 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 72 | 66 | 74 | 89 | 86 | 66 | 37 | 63 | 96 | 121 | 129 | 108 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
