Ponte Santa Trinita
Ponte Santa Trinita
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Brad
Hong Kong, China178,208 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
This is a sister bridge to Ponte Vecchio located to the northwest. It provides link between Oltrarno and the city centre near Basilica di Santa Trinita. Historically there have been bridge crossings at this location since the 13th-century. However, its most notable iteration was the Renaissance bridge constructed by Florentine architect Bartolomeo Ammannati (1567-1569).
Sadly, Ammannati's masterpiece crossing was destroyed in 1944 by Germans retreating from Allied forces. It was rebuilt in 1958 by architect Riccardo Gizdulich, who used archive plans, images as well as as much original material, including parts recovered from the bed of the Arno in order to recreate Ammannati's grand bridge as closely to the original as was possible. That is what you will find today when crossing this particular bridge.
Sadly, Ammannati's masterpiece crossing was destroyed in 1944 by Germans retreating from Allied forces. It was rebuilt in 1958 by architect Riccardo Gizdulich, who used archive plans, images as well as as much original material, including parts recovered from the bed of the Arno in order to recreate Ammannati's grand bridge as closely to the original as was possible. That is what you will find today when crossing this particular bridge.
Written 2 April 2024
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JRMADA
United States3,386 contributions
Oct 2022
This is a nice looking bridge and a popular hang out for people specially on weekend nights. We took a stroll through it at night on a weekend in October when the weather was gorgeous, and it was very nice. The view of Ponte Vecchio is great from there. Go check it out.
Written 23 October 2022
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ondadimare
Italy18,128 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
…magical!!…this Ponte Santa Trinità in Florence!!…unites the historic center of the city with the Oltrarno area!!…it is said that this bridge clearly with Ponte Vecchio is a national artistic heritage!!…previously in this area initially a bridge was built, but it was made of wood!!…which was then taken away by the flood of the river!!…centuries ago!!…it was then rebuilt in stone!!…but then it collapsed again due to another flood!!…later of which it was rebuilt!!…as it currently appears!!…commissioned by Cosimo I of Medici!!…and designed with the advice of Michelangelo Buonarotti!!…but then it was destroyed during the Second World War!!…and rebuilt! !…just like the latest project!!…and like all the bridges in Florence!!…this Santa Trinità Bridge is beautiful!!…
Written 5 April 2024
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ondadimare
Italy18,128 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
...is the bridge of Santa Trìnita!!...in Florence!!...I would say just a nice bridge!!...also because it is a national artistic heritage!!..it connects two areas of the city!!...it has been rebuilt several times!!...it really had a difficult time this structure!!...the first time it was built...it was made of wood!!...during a party...with too many people on top...it did not stand up to all the weight!!!...then it was rebuilt in stone...but it was taken away by the flood of the Arno!!...so it was left without bridge!!...a new one was rebuilt!!...after so many years the work was completed!!...but the bridge was taken away another time!!!...finally it was decided to build one with three stone arches!!...to increase the resistance to the flow of water caused by the strong floods of the river!!...it was also planned to put the four sculptures!!...spring...summer...autumn and winter!!!...that were placed at both ends of the bridge!!...on the occasion of the marriage of Cosimo I with Mary Magdalene of Austria!!...and also the four sculptures!!...then clearly it was rebuilt and it looks like it does today!!!!!...what can I say!!!!!!!!!it has really had a troubled history!!!!!...this bridge of Santa Trìnita in Florence!!!!!!!!👍€�️!️
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Written 22 November 2024
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia51,704 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Ponte Santa Trinita is one of the many bridges on the river Arno. It was built around the 13th century and it was damaged or destroyed several times, like many other bridges. This bridge was also blown up by the Germans in WWII but was rebuilt after the war. It's a good spot for lovely views and photos. You also get great views of the Ponte Vecchio.
Written 3 December 2024
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Steve_of_N21
London, UK3,377 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Ponte Santa Trinita is a bridge which is usually overlooked being in the shadow of the more famous bridge next door, but it is an impressive bridge in its own right and has an impressive back story.
But it also has the key selling point of being a much more relaxed bridge to cross and affords a great view of Ponte Vecchio, especially late afternoon or early evening when the sun is setting to the west and behind you for the best photos and selfies…
This bridge in its own right is very beautiful and photogenic, especially on a sunny morning when it’s elegant line and the design of the three main arches reflects well in the Arno.
The Bridge was completed in 1567-70 with the protruding buttresses to thwart the river floods that had destroyed previous bridges, and the statues of the Four Seasons which decorate the four corners of the bridge. It stood firm against all the Arno could throw at it but couldn’t stand up to the German Army dynamite and was destroyed during the German retreat of 1944.
And this is where us tourists are indebted to the Florence government of the Fifties who decided to rebuild the original bridge by fishing all the stones and statues out of the Arno and using the original quarry for replacing blocks beyond repair instead of building a modern bridge.
The Santa Trinita bridge as we see it today was completed in 1958 minus the head of the Spring which was considered stolen or lost forever until it was found in the silt of the Arno during maintenance in 1961, and returned to its rightful place.
But it also has the key selling point of being a much more relaxed bridge to cross and affords a great view of Ponte Vecchio, especially late afternoon or early evening when the sun is setting to the west and behind you for the best photos and selfies…
This bridge in its own right is very beautiful and photogenic, especially on a sunny morning when it’s elegant line and the design of the three main arches reflects well in the Arno.
The Bridge was completed in 1567-70 with the protruding buttresses to thwart the river floods that had destroyed previous bridges, and the statues of the Four Seasons which decorate the four corners of the bridge. It stood firm against all the Arno could throw at it but couldn’t stand up to the German Army dynamite and was destroyed during the German retreat of 1944.
And this is where us tourists are indebted to the Florence government of the Fifties who decided to rebuild the original bridge by fishing all the stones and statues out of the Arno and using the original quarry for replacing blocks beyond repair instead of building a modern bridge.
The Santa Trinita bridge as we see it today was completed in 1958 minus the head of the Spring which was considered stolen or lost forever until it was found in the silt of the Arno during maintenance in 1961, and returned to its rightful place.
Written 18 May 2017
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olenkatravels
Mount Maunganui, New Zealand85 contributions
Sept 2018 • Solo
Something to do while in Florence, take a stroll along the waterfront and across the bridge after viewing all the must see museums / cathedrals.
Beautiful walk and lovely spot for a quick picnic or even an ice cream.
There are plenty of boat cruises available as well.
Beautiful walk and lovely spot for a quick picnic or even an ice cream.
There are plenty of boat cruises available as well.
Written 4 August 2019
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Ozan Karahan
Krakow, Poland1,687 contributions
Jun 2022
Ponte Santa Trinita is a beautiful and historical bridge over Arno in Florence. Here is not as popular as Ponte Vecchio, but worth visiting.
Written 2 July 2022
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DeanMurphy2020
Orlando, FL7,756 contributions
Sept 2017 • Solo
Literally translated, Ponte Santa Trinita means Holy Trinity Bridge, named for the ancient church near this Renaissance bridge. It’s original incarnation was the oldest elliptic arch bridge in the world, constructed from 1567 to 1569. Retreating Nazi armies in 1944 destroyed it, but city leaders had it reconstructed in detail, much as Budapest city leaders had Chain Bridge reconstructed. PST is downstream (west) of Ponte Vecchio, which is the only bridge in Florence not destroyed in World War II. Floods in 1252, 1333, and 1557 caused the bridge to be rebuilt.
The reason for my high rating is that city leaders chose to restore a significant architectural structure instead of building a modern, uninspired bridge. Too, the best view of Ponte Vecchio is from this bridge.☺
The reason for my high rating is that city leaders chose to restore a significant architectural structure instead of building a modern, uninspired bridge. Too, the best view of Ponte Vecchio is from this bridge.☺
Written 30 September 2017
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Julian S
Binghamton, NY100 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
I never tire of ancient architecture. Bridges are fascinating in themselves because of the amount of study and forethought that goes into their construction. This bridge is not only beautiful, it is amazing. And yes I had to look up the date that they began building to get a definite idea of the time period (1566 according to the Internet). The excellent condition and the marvelous peaceful quality of a well constructed bridge over a slow moving river cannot be underestimated. I scarcely need mention the view.
Written 18 December 2016
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