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  2. 1966 flood of the Arno - Wikipedia

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    The 1966 flood of the Arno (Italian: Alluvione di Firenze del 4 novembre 1966) in Florence killed 101 people and damaged or destroyed millions of masterpieces of art and rare books. It is considered the worst flood in the city's history since 1557.

  3. Florence: Days of Destruction - Wikipedia

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    Florence: Days of Destruction (Italian: Per Firenze) is a 1966 documentary about the 1966 Flood of the Arno River and its catastrophic effect on the city of Florence. . Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, it is Zeffirelli's only documentary, and features the only known film footage of th

  4. Ponte Vecchio - Wikipedia

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    The bridge was severely damaged in the 1966 flood of the Arno. [17] Between 2005 and 2006, 5,500 padlocks, known as love locks, which were attached to the railings around the bust of Cellini, were removed by the city council. According to the council, the padlocks were aesthetically displeasing and damaged the bust and its railings.

  5. 1966 Venice flood - Wikipedia

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    On 4 November 1966, an abnormal occurrence of high tides, rain-swollen rivers and a severe sirocco wind caused the canals to rise to a height of 194 cm or 6 ft 4 in. [1] Although Venice is known for its acque alte or high waters which often flood the streets, this flood left thousands of residents without homes and caused over six million ...

  6. List of floods in Europe - Wikipedia

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    1966: 1966 Flood of the Arno River: Italy: 35: heavy rains and snowmelting 1967: 1967 Portugal floods: Portugal: The official death toll was 495 deaths. Unofficial ...

  7. Category:November 1966 events in Europe - Wikipedia

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    1966 flood of the Arno; 1966 Venice flood; P. Pan Am Flight 708; T. TABSO Flight 101 This page was last edited on 15 March 2021, at 11:07 (UTC). Text is available ...

  8. 1966 Flood of the River Arno in Florence - Wikipedia

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  9. 1966 - Wikipedia

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    November 4 – 1966 flood of the Arno river in Italy hits Florence, flooding it to a maximum depth of 6.7 m (22 ft), leaving thousands homeless and destroying millions of masterpieces of art and rare books. In addition, a severe tidal flood hits Venice.