Florence to commemorate 1993 Uffizi bombing this Sunday

This coming Sunday will mark the 20th anniversary of the Uffizi bombing. The city and the museum will commemorate this event and pay respect to the five people who died in the bomb with extended hours and free admission this Sunday.

The excellent SACI art blog has more details.

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