60th Anniversary of the Florence Flood – Official Commemorations

Special Openings, tours and workshops

Other events

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Florence Flood, the city will hold official ceremonies.

The programme of accompanying events includes concerts, theatrical performances, exhibitions, and special openings featuring guided tours, including visits to the State Archives, the National Central Library, and the Franco Zeffirelli Foundation.

The full programme of events is available on the Firenze 1966 webpage.

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Città di Firenze

Quick info

Municipalities

Firenze

Website

Programma celebrazioni - Città di Firenze

Firenze 2026

Phone

+39 055055

Appointments

Eucharistic Celebration

Other events

A Eucharistic celebration presided over by Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti will take place at the Basilica of Santa Croce.

When

04/11/2026

from 9:00

Prices

Where

Basilica di Santa Croce

Commemorative Procession and Wreath-Laying Ceremony in the Arno

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Commemorative procession from the Basilica of Santa Croce to Ponte alle Grazie, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony in the Arno.

When

04/11/2026

from 10:15

Prices

Where

Basilica di Santa Croce

alone dei Cinquecento, Palazzo Vecchio: Official Commemorative Ceremony

Readings, Conferences, Meetings

Other events

An official ceremony attended by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella.

When

04/11/2026

from 16:30

Prices

Where

Palazzo Vecchio - Monumental Rooms