The new bridge links Bellariva and Albereta, improves cross-river connections and is dedicated to Georgofili victims Nadia and Caterina Nencioni.
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Tag: Lungarno
Ponte Vecchio to undergo first major restoration in its history
The work will begin on Monday 25 May 2026 and will focus first on the bridge’s structural elements in the Arno river.
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Florence Black and White Box probe: 15 under investigation
Prosecutors say the project near the Arno river was approved on the basis of a false landscape authorisation and did not comply with planning rules.
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Crowds gather across Florence to watch Frecce Tricolori flyover
Thousands gathered along the Arno as Italy’s national aerobatic team crossed the city in a reduced formation to mark the oath of 33 students at the Giulio Douhet Air Force school.
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A Jar in Orbit, a Tribute on Earth: Nutella Highlights Florence
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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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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