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dianeaz_09 May 3rd, 2008 08:03 AM

Florence Ponte Vecchio to open market
 
Does anybody know the distance of San Lorenzo open market shopping center from the Ponte Vecchio? Is it within walking distance?

Zerlina May 3rd, 2008 08:06 AM

Everything in the historic center of Florence is within walking distance of everything else for an able-bodied person.

caroltis May 3rd, 2008 10:16 AM

Walking straight from the bridge to the market should take you between 10-20 minutes.

MomDDTravel May 3rd, 2008 10:48 AM

I found everything within 10-20 minutes walking distance in the center of Florence.

gard May 4th, 2008 11:18 PM

Hi

This is a great tool to measure distances: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/ . That should give you an idea of how long it will take to walk.

Here is my Florence trip report with pictures and links http://gardkarlsen.com/florence_italy_travelogue.htm . I hope that you can find some useful info there :-)

Regards
Gard
http://gardkarlsen.com - trip reports and pictures

ira May 5th, 2008 03:21 AM

Hi D,

Plot your course at www.viamichelin.com.

Choose "on foot" under options.

((I))

bdjtbenson May 5th, 2008 05:02 AM

The open market I think you are referring to is no more than ten minutes if you are a good walker.

caroltis May 5th, 2008 06:37 AM

Gard, your trip report is awesome! What a nice job - I've been on "that" trip a couple of times and your photos and descriptions really take me back...great work!

gard May 5th, 2008 08:46 PM

Hi caroltis. Thanks for the kind feedback :d Glad you enjoyed it.

Regards
Gard
http://gardkarlsen.com - trip reports and pictures

AMYWISS May 6th, 2008 09:52 AM

We spent four wonderful days in Florence in March and when everyone says you can walk everywhere, believe it!!!

It's amazing how easy it is to get around that city on foot. I've been to other cities where "it's only a short walk" and that's not the case but in Florence it truly is.


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