Two weeks after Florence banned rickshaws, the city is adjusting while drivers continue to protest.
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Tag: overtourism
Rickshaw Ban Takes Effect in Florence, Operators 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.
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Florence under pressure from overtourism, new study finds
The Tuscan capital ranks among the destinations where the impact of mass tourism is considered high.
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Florence Tops Italy for Tourist Tax, Nearly €77 Million Collected
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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Florence Ranked Europe’s Most Overcrowded Tourist City
A new analysis commissioned by Icelandair was reported by the British newspaper The Mirror.
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Florence Redrawn by Hotels and Student Residences in 20 Years
Two decades of conversions highlight the impact on Florence’s housing, commerce, and everyday life.
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Inquiry Launched into Florence Black-and-White Tower Project
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
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 from Historic Center Starting October 15
The new regulation makes Florence the first Italian city to adopt such a measure to preserve decorum.
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We Must Believe in Beauty
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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