📽 In November 1966, the city of Florence, Italy, witnessed one of the most devastating natural disasters in its history. The Florence Floods, as they came to be known, occurred when the Arno River, swollen by days of torrential rain, burst its banks and inundated the historic city. The floodwaters reached heights of up to 22 feet in some areas, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.

The impact of the floods was particularly severe on Florence's rich cultural heritage. Thousands of priceless artworks, manuscripts, and books were submerged, leading to a massive global effort to rescue and restore these irreplaceable treasures. The disaster highlighted the vulnerability of cultural heritage to natural calamities and spurred the development of modern conservation techniques.
Join us as we explore the events of the Florence Floods of 1966, the immediate aftermath, and the lasting legacy of this tragic event on the art world and the city of Florence.

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