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Rickshaw Revolt: Florence Tourist Transport Operators Protest New Ban

Rickshaw Ban Takes Effect in Florence, Operators Protest

Sunday, October 5, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

The protest is scheduled for October 8 in Piazza della Signoria, right in front of Palazzo Vecchio, where dozens of companies are expected to gather.

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Florence under pressure from overtourism, new study finds

Florence under pressure from overtourism, new study finds

Sunday, September 21, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

The Tuscan capital ranks among the destinations where the impact of mass tourism is considered high.

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Florence Tops Italy in Tourist Tax Revenues with Nearly €77 Million Collected in 2024

Florence Tops Italy for Tourist Tax, Nearly €77 Million Collected

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

In just two years, revenues from the levy on overnight stays have surged from €45.5 million in 2022 to today’s record.

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Crowding on Ponte Vecchio

Florence Ranked Europe’s Most Overcrowded Tourist City

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

A new analysis commissioned by Icelandair was reported by the British newspaper The Mirror.

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Florence by air. Image by Dominick Vietor from Pixabay

Florence Redrawn by Hotels and Student Residences in 20 Years

Monday, September 1, 2025 Editorial Staff News

Two decades of conversions highlight the impact on Florence’s housing, commerce, and everyday life.

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Florence Prosecutors Open Inquiry into Tower Project

Inquiry Launched into Florence Black-and-White Tower Project

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Editorial Staff News

The inquiry, with no suspects at this stage, aims to verify possible breaches of building or planning rules.

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Black-and-White Tower near the Lungarno Sparks Debate in Florence

Black-and-White Tower near the Lungarno Sparks Debate in Florence

Thursday, August 21, 2025 Editorial Staff News

Originally planned as private residences, the approved project will now bring an ultra-luxury hotel and tourist apartments.

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Florence Bans Rickshaws and Similar Tourist Vehicles from Historic Center Starting October 15, 2025

Florence Bans Rickshaws from Historic Center Starting October 15

Saturday, August 2, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

The new regulation makes Florence the first Italian city to adopt such a measure to preserve decorum.

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The international fast food chain McDonald’s is “one step away from signing” a lease for the premises of the historic Olympion café

We Must Believe in Beauty

Thursday, July 17, 2025 Eirini Lavrentiadou Opinions

Thessaloniki’s McDonald’s debate echoes Florence’s 2016 decision to reject a fast food in Piazza del Duomo, raising questions about preserving urban identity.

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Florence hotel association proposes day-tripper fee, similar to Venice

Florence Considers Day-Trip Ticket, Inspired by Venice Model

Thursday, July 17, 2025 Editorial Staff Travel

Federalberghi’s proposal aims to protect residents’ quality of life and promote a more sustainable visitor experience.

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Friends of Florence advance restoration of Donatello’s Gattamelata

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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Donatello’s bronze horse lifted in Padua

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