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Secrets of Ponte Vecchio

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January 28, 2023

The famous Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence, northern Italy, has spanned the Arno River since 1345. And it carries many secrets and stories. Photographer Francesco Gasperini reveals a few of them.

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