Bridge of Gold T-Shirt

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Italy is a gorgeous country. For an artist, Florence is the city that one MUST travel to. This iconic bridge is a tourist mecca. The neighborhoods on either side of the Ponte Vecchio Bridge, known as the Bridge of Gold, are highly sought-after locations for rental apartments and Airbnbs.

While travelers know the bridge for its jewelry shops, its history makes it even more interesting. Beneath the glitz of jewels is a bridge that has stood the test of time.

The Ponte Vecchio – meaning old bridge – has been a fixture of Florence’s ancient streets since the 13th century. When it was built it served as the first bridge across the Arno River, and since then has endured hundreds of years and numerous wars. After World War II it was once again the only bridge in Florence.

The Medici family – famous for their patronage of the arts that made Florence a center of the Renaissance – moved in across the river to the famous Piti Palace and began using the brid...

My memories begin as a five-year-old-free-spirit discovering and creating anything 'beautiful.' I was bold, creative, curious, and loved adventure. It stands to reason that when I spray painted the neighbor's black hearse a sparkling shade of silver that I was destined to be an artist. Now that I'm in my 7th decade, my free spirit has settled down a bit (the hearse owner would be glad). Still, curiosity, creativity, and an eye for beauty define me. Lots of things inspire me in my art. I love traveling, and have been afforded the opportunity to see wonderful places all over the world. I then share our travel destinations with others so they can experience the beauty out there too. Another passion of mine is ornamental gardening. Flowers...