The Arno River in central Italy flows generally westward for about 240 km (about 150 mi), from its source 
 on Mount Falterona to the Ligurian Sea. Here, it passes through Florence. Many of the older bridges were 
 destroyed in World War II; however, the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge), built in 1345 and shown here, survived. 
 Goldsmith and jewelry shops line the bridge.
 
 Walter Rawlings/Robert