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Tourist Damages Painting While Taking Selfie at the Uffizi

A tourist caused damage to a historic painting at the Uffizi Galleries after accidentally backing into it while attempting to take a selfie.

For Florence’s residents and visitors, the crane’s removal means advancement in historical projects and work to further the city’s needs.

After nearly two decades, one of the most debated fixtures of Florence’s cityscape is about to disappear.

The Enlightenment Reawakens at the Uffizi: A Grand Exhibition Revisits the 18th Century.

The Uffizi Galleries welcomed 5,294,968 visitors over the past year, generating gross revenues of 61.9 million euros.

Uffizi director Simone Verde has confirmed that the tower crane behind the museum will be removed in the coming weeks.

As reported by Il Fatto Quotidiano, the crane that has loomed over the city center since 2006 is set to be dismantled by June 2025.

Visitors to the Boboli Gardens in Florence can now enjoy the introduction of 350 movable chairs.

Tuscany, and in particular Florence, remains one of the most sought-after cultural destinations in Italy.

After five years the opulent Royal Apartments at Palazzo Pitti are once again open to the public.