Florence hosts commemorations for historical events

Florence is organizing ceremonies and exhibitions to mark significant historical milestones. On November 9, the Jewish Community of Florence and the Community of Sant'Egidio will hold a commemoration at the synagogue garden to honor the victims of the Nazi deportation of Florentine Jews. This event marks the 83rd anniversary of the 1943 deportation, during which over 300 people were arrested and sent to Auschwitz. Of those deported, only 15 survived.

Additionally, an exhibition titled “Firenze per il mondo, il mondo per Firenze” is being held at Palazzo Vecchio to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1966 Arno River flood. The exhibition, which runs until November 22, 2026, highlights the international solidarity that aided the city's recovery. It features archival documents, photographs, and stories of global support, including contributions from volunteers known as the “mud angels” and donations from various countries, such as Japan, France, Wales, and the United States.