Thus were created sheltered spaces for various kinds of shops, from commercial up to butchers ‘ shops and jewellery stores, where the shopkeepers had created and rooms in attics to stay there in the evenings so by the fear of thefts and to save the time of the move.
Today there are only four such bridges in the world that are key attractions in the cities where they are located.
1. Ponte Vecchio, Florence
2. Krämerbrücke, Erfurt, Germany
3. Rialto Bridge, Venice
4. Pulteney Bridge, Bath, England
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The 4 unique bridges in the world with shops! [photos]
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