Checks in the Unesco-listed historic centre targeted unauthorised structures, plastic covers and advertising. Businesses have until 30 April to apply for new concessions.
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Florence’s new outdoor seating rules freeze surfaces in the UNESCO area
Florence’s City Council has approved a new regulation for the platforms and outdoor seating areas used by bars and restaurants.
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Florence tightens rules on outdoor dining in UNESCO area
Total surface area for café terraces frozen at current levels, stricter penalties introduced.
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Florence ranks among Europe’s top five “posh” cities in new study
The Tuscan city placed fifth in a new comparison of luxury hospitality, fine dining and leisure facilities across Europe.
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KFC accelerates its growth in Florence with a new restaurant
The chain is adding a new site in Piazza della Libertà as part of a broader growth push in the city and across Tuscany.
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Florence to Ban Outdoor Dining Structures in 50 UNESCO Streets from 2026
Stricter rules for café terraces and dehors in the historic center; new sustainability standards and a plastic-free policy.
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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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Italian Restaurateurs Struggle as New Traffic Code Impacts Business
Its stricter measures are having unintended consequences on the hospitality industry.
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Most of Italy to be white zone since June 14, 2021
Most part of Italy are set to be classed as low COVID-19 risk white zone since June 14, 2021.
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Indoor restaurants are open? You have to try these ones
From June 1st it is possible to have lunch and dinner even inside the restaurants and no longer only on tables located on the street or in the gardens. But which are the restaurants and bars with the most particular environments where you can enjoy eating together with friends and family?
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