San Giovanni in Firenze in Cittΰ Metropolitana di Firenze, Tuscany, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)
The Flood of 1966
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 30, 2025
1. The Flood of 1966 Marker
Il 4 Novembre 1966 l'acqua d'Arno arrive a quest'altezza
[English translation:]
On November 4, 1966, the waters of the Arno reached this height
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is November 4, 1966.
Location. 43° 46.09′ N, 11° 15.485′ E. Marker is in Firenze, Toscana (Tuscany), in Cittΰ Metropolitana di Firenze. It is in San Giovanni. It is at the intersection of Via Don Giancarlo Setti and Via dei Neri, on the left when traveling east on Via Don Giancarlo Setti. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Via dei Neri 10, Firenze, Toscana 50122, Italy. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, the Roman Empire, and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chiesa di San Remigio / Church of Saint Remigius (within shouting distance of this marker); John Brampton Philpot (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Giuseppe e Vittorio Jacquier (about 150 meters away); Meridiana Monumentale / Monumental Sundial (about 180 meters away); Ex Chiesa di San Pier Scheraggio / Former Church of San Pier Scheraggio (about 180 meters away); Palazzo Castellani (about 180 meters away); The Liberation of Florence, 1944 (about 180 meters away); Verone (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Firenze.
Regarding The Flood of 1966.
this page online
This marker appears to be about 12-15 feet above street level.
Also see . . . The Arno Floods Florence. This article from the Italian Art Society looks back the Arno Flood of 1966 and the immense damage it brought to Florence. (Submitted on September 2, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 30, 2025
2. The Flood of 1966 Marker
The marker is visible just beneath the diagonal bar.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 30, 2025
3. The Flood of 1966 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
