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Arches of the Vassari Corridor

Built in 1564 by Giorgio Vasari the corridor an overhead passageway starts from the Uffizi Gallery, heads towards the Arno and then, raised up by huge arches, f...
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Built in 1564 by Giorgio Vasari the corridor an overhead passageway starts from the Uffizi Gallery, heads towards the Arno and then, raised up by huge arches, follows the river as far as the Ponte Vecchio, which it crosses by passing on top of the shops. The meat market on the bridge was at this time was transferred elsewhere, so as not to offend the Grand Duke's sensitive nose with unpleasant smells on his walk, and replaced (from 1593) with the goldsmiths who continue to work there today.
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srimanta
 
srimanta September 19, 2013
fantastic shot.........
abjurelee
 
abjurelee September 19, 2013
Great capture x
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Keith-Sutherland September 19, 2013
Many thanks Abjurelee & Srimanta for taking the time to view this image, appreciated the comments.
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FlyingScot January 22, 2016
Another stunning photograph. Composition pulls you right into the shot
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BOULENGER February 12, 2016
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