After an unexpected appearance aboard a space mission, Nutella turns the spotlight back to Earth with a Florence-themed jar celebrating the city’s identity and flavours.
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Tag: Lungarno
Arno white riverbank walls spark debate after the black cube controversy
The repainting of the Arno embankment in the historic centre has drawn criticism in local media and institutions.
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Florence names riverside square after Gucci founder Guccio Gucci
The new “piazzetta Guccio Gucci” is located along the Arno, near Ponte Vecchio, recognising the entrepreneur’s role in shaping Florence’s global image in fashion.
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Clet’s Common Man statue returns to Ponte alle Grazie on Easter Sunday
The street artwork, thrown into the Arno and damaged in February, has been restored and reinstalled today. The artist presents it as a symbol of freedom of expression.
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Florence completes Arno riverbank consolidation near Torrino Santa Rosa
The €350,000 project strengthens flood protection in the Oltrarno area and opens the way for new public and cultural developments along the river.
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New Florence bridge to honour Georgofili victims Caterina and Nadia Nencioni
The name received the most votes in a public online poll launched by the city’s mayor.
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Statue by Clet decapitated and thrown into the Arno in Florence
The “Common Man” installation on Ponte alle Grazie was vandalised overnight. The body has been recovered near the Circolo Canottieri, but the head is still missing.
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Man pulled from River Arno near Santa Trinita Bridge in Florence
A 26-year-old man was rescued from the River Arno on Tuesday evening amid strong currents caused by recent rainfall.
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Florence to begin major restoration of Ponte Vecchio pillars
Work on the Arno riverbed will last around four months and aims to clean and consolidate the medieval stone structures.
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More than 10 under investigation over Florence’s black and white tower
Prosecutors are questioning officials over alleged violations in the former Teatro Comunale redevelopment.
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