EU-funded project introduces new lighting, environmental monitoring and inclusive visitor tools at one of Florence’s most important Renaissance landmarks.
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Category: Arts
Uffizi Limits Visitor Access as Air Conditioning Struggles During Florence Heatwave
Ticket sales were suspended for the rest of the day on Tuesday June 24, 2026 as extreme temperatures put pressure on the museum’s cooling system.
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Sunset over Florence: Friday evening visits return to the Vasari Corridor
The elevated passage connecting the Uffizi and Palazzo Pitti will be open on Friday evenings from 3 July to 20 November 2026.
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Restored Madonna della Pura Returns to Public View at Santa Maria Novella
The historic Marian image has been restored thanks to the support of Friends of Florence.
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Uffizi reopens Botticelli rooms with Venus and Primavera facing each other
The museum’s two most famous Renaissance paintings now stand opposite one another in a redesigned display.
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Giotto’s Bardi Chapel Frescoes Near Completion After Major Restoration
After more than three years of work, the restoration of one of Giotto’s most important fresco cycles at Santa Croce is entering its final phase.
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Mammoths and Ancient Whales Return to Florence Museum
The University of Florence’s Museum of Geology and Palaeontology reopens with free admission during the opening weekend.
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New Board Appointed for Florence’s Uffizi Galleries
Four new members join director Simone Verde on the museum’s governing body for the 2026–2031 term.
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Livorno Torso Returns to Florence Archaeological Museum After Restoration
The conservation and research project was made possible through the support of Friends of Florence, helping reveal new details about the sculpture’s history and preservation.
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Visitors to the Brancacci Chapel Can Now Explore Sala Vanni
Sala Vanni, one of the most significant spaces in Florence’s Carmine complex, will open to the public from 7 June to 31 August 2026.
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