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Summary:The worst floods for hundreds of years struck Florence in November and the river Arno had burst. The streets were littered with wrecked cars and the stock from ruined shops. The great doors of the Baptistry were damaged and millions of pounds worth of damage was done to the city's art treasures. Rare books, manuscripts and newspaper archives were reduced to sodden pulp. Restoration work may take up to ten years.
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Location:ITALY FLORENCE FIRENZE
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