City Hall proposes extending limits to residential neighbourhoods after first year of regulation.
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Tag: overtourism
Florence court upholds short-term rental restrictions in historic centre
The rulings support regulations introduced by the City of Florence to protect long-term housing for residents.
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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.
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Constitutional Court upholds Tuscany’s tourism law on short-term rentals
Judges reject government appeal, confirming regional powers to regulate short lets.
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Rickshaws gone: Florence’s historic centre adapts, drivers protest
Two weeks after Florence banned rickshaws, the city is adjusting while drivers continue to protest.
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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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