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|location = [[Florence]], [[Italy]]
The '''Ponte Vecchio''' (English: ''Old Bridge'') was the primary crossing of the [[Wikipedia:Arno|Arno River]] within the city walls of [[Florence]] during the Renaissance.
|architect = [[Rome|Romans]]
|dateconstructed = 1345 {{C|reconstruction}}
|functions = Bridge
|events = [[Bonfire of the Vanities]]
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The '''Ponte Vecchio''' (English: ''Old Bridge'') is a famous bridge in [[Florence]], spanning the [[Arno]] river.


==History==
==History==
===Construction===
===Construction===
This famous bridge spans the Arno at its narrowest point. The original version was presumably constructed by the Romans, but the first written records only appear in 996.
This famous bridge spans the Arno at its narrowest point. The original version was presumably constructed by the [[Rome|Romans]], but records of its existence did not appear until 996.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: Ponte Vecchio]]</ref><ref name="ACID">''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' – [[Database: Ponte Vecchio (Identity)|Database: Ponte Vecchio]]</ref>


Two previous incarnations of the bridge were swept away in floods before the present structure was built in 1345. A tower was built at the southeast corner to defend it.
Two previous incarnations of the bridge were swept away in floods before the present structure was built in 1345, with a tower being constructed at the southeast corner to defend it. Consisting of three segmental arches, the bridge had shops lining the central passageway, which was a common feature during the Renaissance.<ref name="Database" /><ref name="ACID" />


The bridge consists of three segmental arches. It has always had shops lining the central passageway, a feature which seems extraordinary now but was common during the Renaissance.
When the [[House of Medici|Medici family]] bought the [[Palazzo Pitti]] in 1549, the interior of the bridge's upper levels was redesigned. The new plans included a {{Wiki|Vasari corridor|secret walkway}} crossing the bridge, serving as a link in a series of tunnels built by the Medici so they could travel from the Palazzo Pitti to the [[Palazzo della Signoria]] undetected.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Database: Oltrarno District]]</ref>


===Auditore-Pazzi confrontation===
===Auditore-Pazzi confrontation===
In 1476, the bridge was the site of a large street fight between the friends of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] and of [[Vieri de' Pazzi]], who had recently developed a strong rivalry over the issues involving their fathers. Two years later, Ezio met with the ruler of Florence, [[Lorenzo de' Medici]], here to discuss the [[Pazzi Conspiracy]].
[[File:FTTF (2).png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio and Lorenzo talking on the bridge]]
On 26 December 1476, the bridge was the site of a large street fight between the friends of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], and of [[Vieri de' Pazzi]], who had recently developed a strong rivalry over the issues involving their fathers.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Boys Will Be Boys]]</ref>
 
Two years later, Ezio met with the ruler of Florence, [[Lorenzo de' Medici]], on the bridge to discuss the [[Pazzi conspiracy]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Four to the Floor]]</ref>


===Bonfire of the Vanities===
===Bonfire of the Vanities===
In 1498, the bridge was blockaded by one of the [[Condottiero|followers]] of [[Girolamo Savonarola]], who demanded payment for passage. However, the Condottiero was later killed by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] Ezio Auditore.
In 1497, the bridge was blockaded by the [[Condottiero (Piagnone)|Condottiero]], one of the lieutenants of [[Girolamo Savonarola]], who demanded payment for passage. However, the Condottiero was later killed by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] Ezio Auditore.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – ''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)|Bonfire of the Vanities]]'' – [[Arch Nemesis]]</ref>
 
==Trivia==
*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'', the Ponte Vecchio can be seen in Florence, though it can't be visited.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="220" position="center" bordersize="medium" captionalign="center">
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
FTTF (2).png|Ezio and Lorenzo talking on the Ponte Vecchio.
ACII DB Ponte Vecchio.png|Database image of Ponte Vecchio in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''
ACID Ponte Vecchio Concept.jpg|Database image of Ponte Vecchio in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]''
Arch Nemesis 2.png|Ezio assassinating the condottiero on the Ponte Vecchio
Arch Nemesis 4.png|[[Paola]] and [[La Volpe]] leading citizens across the Ponte Vecchio
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Source==
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)|Bonfire of the Vanities]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]''


{{ACII}}
==References==
[[Category:Florence]]
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Landmarks]]
[[Category:Bridges]]
[[Category:Landmarks in Florence]]
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The Ponte Vecchio (English: Old Bridge) is a famous bridge in Florence, spanning the Arno river.

History[edit | edit source]

Construction[edit | edit source]

This famous bridge spans the Arno at its narrowest point. The original version was presumably constructed by the Romans, but records of its existence did not appear until 996.[1][2]

Two previous incarnations of the bridge were swept away in floods before the present structure was built in 1345, with a tower being constructed at the southeast corner to defend it. Consisting of three segmental arches, the bridge had shops lining the central passageway, which was a common feature during the Renaissance.[1][2]

When the Medici family bought the Palazzo Pitti in 1549, the interior of the bridge's upper levels was redesigned. The new plans included a secret walkway crossing the bridge, serving as a link in a series of tunnels built by the Medici so they could travel from the Palazzo Pitti to the Palazzo della Signoria undetected.[3]

Auditore-Pazzi confrontation[edit | edit source]

Ezio and Lorenzo talking on the bridge

On 26 December 1476, the bridge was the site of a large street fight between the friends of Ezio Auditore da Firenze, and of Vieri de' Pazzi, who had recently developed a strong rivalry over the issues involving their fathers.[4]

Two years later, Ezio met with the ruler of Florence, Lorenzo de' Medici, on the bridge to discuss the Pazzi conspiracy.[5]

Bonfire of the Vanities[edit | edit source]

In 1497, the bridge was blockaded by the Condottiero, one of the lieutenants of Girolamo Savonarola, who demanded payment for passage. However, the Condottiero was later killed by the Assassin Ezio Auditore.[6]

Trivia[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed II – Database: Ponte Vecchio
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Identity – Database: Ponte Vecchio
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Database: Oltrarno District
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Boys Will Be Boys
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Four to the Floor
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Bonfire of the Vanities – Arch Nemesis
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