In brief
After nearly 20 years of overshadowing Florence’s iconic skyline, a towering crane stationed at the Uffizi Galleries has finally been removed, much to the delight of the city’s residents. Once a symbol of disruption, the crane was put in place back in 2006 during expansion efforts for the historic museum.
City officials celebrated the removal as a significant milestone. Carlo Francini, who oversees municipal museums, described it as “an important day for the city.” Locals, like architect Giacomo Tempesta, expressed relief, stating they can now take photographs of the stunning architecture without the unsightly crane interrupting the view.The expansion of the Uffizi is still ongoing, but now without the looming presence of the crane, hailed by many as a long-awaited victory for Florence’s historical landscape.
