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Florence: Uffizi after the storm
The storm hit Florence on the afternoon of Thursday, September 17, and dumped more than 45 millimeters of rain in a single hour, according to Wanted in Rome. The source describes it as a flash flood. Water leaked through a skylight at the Uffizi Gallery and dripped onto the glass case protecting Caravaggio's Bacchus. That case kept the painting dry. Museum officials say no artwork was damaged. The Uffizi is open as normal at the time of writing. If you are in Florence this week, book a timed entry on the official site. Walk-up queues in September often run past an hour. If the museum has to close, operators normally offer a refund or rebooking, but that depends on the case and is not legal advice. Check the Uffizi's official channels for updates.
Venice: weekend events
Venice and its mainland have a full schedule from September 18-20, according to VeneziaToday. Expect a bike ride, the Mirano fair, a wine festival, and several local sagre. These are popular with residents, so vaporetti and regional trains will be busier than usual. If you are heading to Venice, book train tickets in advance and avoid the midday rush on the Grand Canal. The events are spread across the historic city and the metropolitan area, so check locations before you set out.
Best tours and tickets in Florence
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Uffizi Gallery Small Group Tour with Guide
Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery
Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm
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Rules, timetables, fares and passenger rights change, and this page is a summary, not an official source or legal advice. Check the official operator or authority before you book or travel, and treat anything critical to your trip as something to confirm, not to assume. Last reviewed: 2026-09-18.
