tourism | Florence Daily News

Tuscany records 27.5 million overnight stays in summer 2026

Tourist stays increased by an estimated 0.8%, with mountain, countryside and coastal destinations recording the strongest growth.

Florence already restricts new tourist rentals in the historic centre and several surrounding neighbourhoods.

Travelers arriving in Italy from outside the European Union could face longer waits at airports and border checkpoints from Sunday, September 6, 2026

The new regulations cover tickets, groups, security checks and visitor behaviour across the seven sites managed by GAMB.

The discovery of tourist rentals in public housing highlights a contradiction in Florence’s housing policy.

Beyond its Renaissance landmarks, repeat visitors are increasingly drawn to neighbourhood life, local craftsmanship and everyday culture.

Thousands of music fans are expected to gather at Florence’s Visarno Arena.

Three vehicles seized and more than €800 in fines issued during targeted municipal police checks in Florence’s historic centre.

The measure expands Florence’s existing controls on tourist rentals to neighbourhoods surrounding the historic centre.

City Hall proposes extending limits to residential neighbourhoods after first year of regulation.