Water damage in the Doge’s palace
October 22nd, 2006
Due to a flaw of the fire sprinkling system installed in the Doge’s palace, two of the most important halls of the historic seat of the Venetian government - the Sala del Maggior Consiglio (hall of the Great Council) and the Sala del Scrutinio - were damaged. Eight 16th century paintings, at least one by Giulio Licinio, and the corresponding wooden gilded ceilings are affected. The halls were closed for the public, and the fire prevention was urgently repaired to avoid further damage.
(Reported by the Gazzettino on Oct. 21 and 22)
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