The Arno River, Florence.
The 1966 Flood of the River Arno in Florence killed many people and damaged or destroyed millions of masterpieces of art and rare books in Florence. It is considered the worst flood in the city's history since 1557. With the combined effort of Italian citizens and foreign donors and committees, or angeli del fango ("Mud Angels"), many of these fine works have been restored. New methods in conservation were devised and restoration laboratories established. However, even decades later, much work remains to be done.

During the flood the height of the river was sixteen feet high on the buildings along the river.

The medieval Ponte Vecchio stretches across the Arno River in Florence.

This is a chalk drawing on a street in Florence, artist is unknown.

The Arno River, Florence.

In November 1966 this river flooded the city of Florence damaging many art treasures. Many college students who were doing their studies in Florence helped in the effort to salvage many of the art treasures.

The river reached a height of sixteen feet on the buildings adjoining the river.