Major restoration works have begun at the former convent, one of Florence’s largest and most complex historic sites.
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Tag: restorations
Restored Madonna del Latte Returns to Sant’Ambrogio
Fourteenth-century fresco restored thanks to Friends of Florence and conservator Cristina Napolitano.
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Reader finds reopened Baroque treasure, but with no information
A visitor praises the restored San Carlo dei Barnabiti but notes silence around its reopening.
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Friends of Florence and Angeli del Bello Restore Piazza Tasso Tabernacle
Joint effort revives 18th-century shrine and its frescoes in the heart of the Oltrarno.
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Historic Teatro Nazionale Reopens After Four-Year Restoration in Central Florence
The 17th-century theatre in via dei Cimatori returns to use after extensive structural and acoustic works.
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Friends of Florence Marks 60 Years Since Flood with 2026 Restoration Award
The call for entries is open, and applications may be submitted until March 4, 2026.
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1966 Flood: Florence Still Learning from the Arno river
On 4 November 1966 the Arno burst its banks, turning streets into canals, shutting down power, and damaging some of the world’s most important artworks.
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Friends of Florence advance restoration of Donatello’s Gattamelata
The move marks the beginning of a six-month campaign of scientific studies and conservation planning.
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Friends of Florence shares exclusive photos of Donatello’s bronze horse removal
A new milestone in the restoration of Donatello’s Gattamelata monument was reached today in Padua.
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Friends of Florence launch restoration of Donatello’s Gattamelata
Together with Save Venice, the Florence-based foundation is supporting the restoration of the statue in Padua.
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