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.