Florence Skyline Controversy: White Prism Blocks Santa Croce View

A new controversy has erupted in Florence over a white parallelepiped antenna in Via Ghibellina, within the UNESCO zone, that obstructs the view of Santa Croce. This follows recent uproar over a cylindrical Iliad 5G antenna in Viale Belfiore, installed in 2023, which appears to overlap with Brunelleschi's Dome and Giotto's Campanile from certain perspectives. Artist Giacomo Costa photographed the Via Ghibellina antenna, highlighting its impact. The article by Massimiliano Tonelli on Artribune criticizes the pattern of manufactured scandals, noting that similar structures have existed for years without protest. It points out that the same Superintendence that authorized the antennas now decries them. The piece questions whether Florence should focus on real urban issues rather than reacting to every minor change, especially given the necessity of 5G infrastructure.