Water leak at Uffizi damages Caravaggio's Bacchus display case

A water leak at Florence's Uffizi Gallery reached the display case of Caravaggio's *Bacchus*.

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The museum confirms no artwork was damaged, despite the leak in the 17th-century hall.

The incident reignites debates on preserving Italy's artistic heritage.

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