Florence, Italy. Vicio Bridge, Ponte Vecchio. The Akio Bridge is the oldest and most distinctive existing bridge in Florence, so it is called the Old Bridge. The old bridge has a history of more than 1000 years and is located on the Arnol River. Today, we can see that the old bridge was rebuilt in 1345. According to legend, during World War II, the Allied forces were preparing to attack. When the German troops retreated from the city, they blew up all the bridges in Florence. Only the old bridge survived, which shows the preciousness of the bridge. The old bridge is not only a bridge, but also a commercial street. The special feature of the old bridge is that there are shops on the bridge.