The atmosphere is as lovely as the history of the place. The bridge was the only lucky one out of the six, which escaped the fury of the Germans after the War in 1944. Today it proudly takes a place among the treasures of Florence. Be careful not to go by the usual  practise of lovers to padlock a lock to the gate of the statue of Benvenuto Cellini and who later toss the key into the river. If the idea sounds interesting, be warned of a fine of EUR 50. You can shop for any type of jewellery you have a fascination for, from mundane ones to truly unique ones. Jewellers of gold are a beautiful sight by themselves even if you have no idea of shopping. You can spot two other serene attractions, just above the bridge, the Boboli gardens and the Pitti Palace.

One of the best places to enjoy a gelato listening to great music or spend some time with your honey, by dusk or after dinner would be the Ponte Vecchio.