Uffizi Galleries Reinstalls Roman Portrait Busts in Vasari Corridor as Part of Archaeological Initiative
Friday, April 24, 2026 · 1 min read
The Uffizi Galleries has opened a new installation of ancient Greco-Roman busts in the Ponte Vecchio section of the Vasari Corridor. The collection includes 50 sculptures depicting figures such as Cicero, Augustus, and Hadrian, which were removed from public display in 1993. This project, led by Director Simone Verde under the 'Future in the Ancient' initiative, restores works acquired in the 18th century by former deputy director Luigi Lanzi.
- People: Simone Verde, Luigi Lanzi, Cicero, Augustus, Antoninus Pius, Faustina, Sabina, Hadrian
- Museums: Uffizi Galleries, Capitoline Museums
- Locations: Florence, Ponte Vecchio, Vasari Corridor, Palazzo Pitti
Originally via Uffizi Galleries · Curated by The Cultural Signal
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