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Florence may extend short-term rental limits beyond historic centre

Mayor Sara Funaro said the city is considering new restrictions in residential areas outside Florence’s historic centre.

Judges reject government appeal, confirming regional powers to regulate short lets.

Two weeks after Florence banned rickshaws, the city is adjusting while drivers continue to protest.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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