Sunday, August 28, 2005

Florence, Italy


Florence, Italy
Originally uploaded by Weedy One.
Ponte Vecchio bridge built in 1345 has been lined with fine jewelry shops since 1593 when duke Ferdinand I replaced the blacksmiths, tanners and butchers who had dominated the bridge shops; using the river to dump their waste and refuse. Jewelers paid higher rent and didn't make the stench of the former occupants.

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