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The '''Ponte Vecchio''' (English: ''Old Bridge'') was the primary crossing of the [[Wikipedia:Arno|Arno river]] within the city walls of [[Florence]]. | The '''Ponte Vecchio''' (English: ''Old Bridge'') was the primary crossing of the [[Wikipedia:Arno|Arno river]] within the city walls of [[Florence]]. | ||
The Ponte Vecchio was constructed in [[Roman Empire|Roman]] times, but by the [[Renaissance]] it housed a myriad of shops, market stalls and houses along its two edges, and was a popular location for both the natives of Florence, and its visitors. | |||
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]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | 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]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 12:08, 17 February 2011
The Ponte Vecchio (English: Old Bridge) was the primary crossing of the Arno river within the city walls of Florence.
The Ponte Vecchio was constructed in Roman times, but by the Renaissance it housed a myriad of shops, market stalls and houses along its two edges, and was a popular location for both the natives of Florence, and its visitors.
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.[1]
In 1498, the bridge was blockaded by one of the followers of Girolamo Savonarola, who would demand payment for passage.[2]
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