Alano Lario - Ponte Vecchio Lyrics

Over a thousand years ago, in Florence's light
A bridge was built, both strong and bright
To join the city's heart and shore
The Ponte Vecchio stood to endure
But floods came fierce, and stones did fall
Destroyed by nature's mighty call
In 1345, reborn anew
A Renaissance beacon in golden hue
Oh, Ponte Vecchio, bridge of dreams
You cross the Arno's ancient streams
Through wars and peace, you've held your ground
Florence's heart, forever bound
Shops lined your sides, in days of old
Butchers came, with tales retold
They tossed their waste to the river below
In waters dark, their secrets flowed
Now goldsmiths shine where butchers stood
With jewels and timepieces, rare and good
Crafted treasures for all to see
A marketplace of artistry
Oh, Ponte Vecchio, bridge of dreams
You cross the Arno's ancient streams
Through wars and peace, you've held your ground
Florence's heart, forever bound
In shadows cast by kings and might
The Medici walked in secret light
A corridor hidden, high above
Where power moved in steps of love
When war returned in darkened skies
And bombs fell with fire's cries
They spared you, bridge of stone and grace
A witness to time's eternal race
Today you stand, a city's pride
A place where past and present collide
With tourists' steps and lovers' sighs
Underneath the Tuscan skies
Oh, Ponte Vecchio, bridge of dreams
You cross the Arno's ancient streams
Through wars and peace, you've held your ground
Florence's heart, forever bound
So here's to you, where history flows
In golden light and evening's glows
The Ponte Vecchio, strong and free
Florence's soul, for all to see