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The Secrets of the Ponte Vecchio

 The Secrets of the Ponte Vecchio    Travel & Tourism Alongside David in the Uffizi, and the famous dome of Cathedral, the Ponte Vecchio is the essential stopping point on all Florence tours. Gazing down at the waters of the River Arno, gleaming in the sunshine , and reflecting the towers of the city, it’s not hard to see why. But how much do you know about the secrets of Italy’s most iconic bridge? The Origins of the Bridge The Ponte Vecchio is not the first bridge on this site. The current structure dates back to 1345-50, which replaced even older bridges, which had collapsed from flooding in 1333. The bridge originally served as a defensive structure, with battlements spanning its length, and two fortified towers at either end. The Ponte Vecchio came to take on a different purpose, however, which can be hard to imagine today: from 1442, it was home to rows upon rows of butcher’s shops. The bridge was ideal for disposing waste  directly into the river below, ke...
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Aprés-Ciate Summer Skiing & Swizzles in Tignes

 Aprés-Ciate Summer Skiing & Swizzles in Tignes   Travel & Tourism Tignes is one of the best-known ski resorts in the French Alps for good reason. It is huge, diverse and even offers summer skiing on the Grand Motte glacier from late June to early August. With five well-linked villages and an array of catered chalets, Tignes truly is the best of the best. And while it may not be famous for its après scene, the resort has enough options to guarantee fun for all demographics. La Flambée At the bottom of the slopes in Les Almes, in Le Lac, lies the Hotel Village Montana. Nestled within is the cosy La Flambée. A perfect spot for relaxation, the bar is an alpine dream: all soft sofas, roaring fires and hearty vin chaud. Loop Bar A British-run establishment with live bands, DJs, comedy, live sport, food, snacks and more – Le Lac’s Loop Bar has it all. Its vast array of entertainment makes it a great excuse to leave your catered chalet; Tignes’ finest sun-trap terrace provide...
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Introducing the service of expert Waukesha Auto Detailing for restoring the look of your automobile

 Introducing the service of expert Waukesha Auto Detailing for restoring the look of your automobile   Automotive People in the modern time are not ready to select the auto detailer who is not experienced in this field. Actually, the modern generation is very possessive for its auto detailing and look of the automobile, that’s why it does not want to employ the stuff in careless hands. Fortunately, many expert auto detailing service providers are there to support the customer community in an ultimate way. In this series, the Waukesha Auto Detailing team has secured its name among the top class dealers. You can expect them to restore the brand new and attractive look of your car within the short time period after meeting a crash. What services do they offer? Although, when it comes upon auto detaining, one expects the team to be capable of offering almost all those important auto servicing functions that are affiliated with the deal of renewing the function and appearance of th...
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