Historic alarm in Florence! Water flooded the Uffizi Gallery, putting Caravaggio's work at risk.
Severe rain and storm affecting the city of Florence, Italy, caused a flood at the Uffizi Gallery and the historic Pitti Palace. While water seeped into the room housing Caravaggio's "Bacchus", it was announced that the painting was unharmed thanks to protective glass.
Heavy rain and storm that struck the city of Florence, Italy, caused flooding in the city's world‑famous historic buildings. While rainwater seeped into the Uffizi Gallery and the 15th‑century Pitti Palace, some exhibition halls were closed to visitors as a precaution.
The Gallery Containing Caravaggio's Work Was Affected
At the Uffizi Gallery, a water leak from a ceiling window occurred in the hall that displays seven important works from the 17th century.
Rainwater reached the area of the Italian painter Caravaggio's 1598 dated“Bacchus”It was reported that it reached the area where the work titled “Bacchus” is located. While the water splashed into the painting's protective glass case, it was announced that the work was unharmed.
The museum management announced that no damage was found in the inspections and that the hall will reopen to visitors the following morning.
Some rooms at the Pitti Palace were closed.
The historic Pitti Palace was also affected by heavy rain. According to information from union representatives, floors in some parts of the Palatina Gallery and the Modern Art Gallery within the palace were flooded with water.
Some exhibition halls were temporarily closed to visitors to mitigate potential risks.
The source of the leak is being investigated.
Officials have launched an investigation to determine the source of the water entering the historic structure. It was noted that the leak could stem from open windows or from the building’s old plumbing and fixtures.
In Florence, during the storm, only within one hour per square meterRainfall exceeding 45 millimetrescaused flooding in various parts of the city.
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