The David by Palazzo Vecchio was covered in a black cloth to convey Florence’s pain at the situation in Kyiv.
The copy of the David in front of Palazzo Vecchio was covered in a black cloth on Sunday, March 6, on the anniversary of Michelangelo’s birthday, in a symbolic gesture to convey Florence’s pain at the situation in Kyiv, a twinned city.
The gesture came as the first refugees from the Ukraine arrived in Florence and were welcomed by the Mayor, Dario Nardella.
Cooperation continues between Friends of Florence, the University for Foreigners of Siena and local authorities
Council encourages return of residents to the city centre
Cheer on "la Viola" on big screens set up around the city.
Council encourages return of residents to the city centre
Work is underway on the city centre Starbucks coffee shop, less than a minute from piazza del Duomo in Florence.
Marist College awards Lorenzo de’ Medici’s founder, Fabrizio Guarducci, with an Honorary Doctorate.
