New eco-friendly street art campaign encourages residents and visitors to discover — and care for — the real Florence.
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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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Florence Considers Day-Trip Ticket, Inspired by Venice Model
Federalberghi’s proposal aims to protect residents’ quality of life and promote a more sustainable visitor experience.
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Tourism in Italy: Balancing Growth and Overload
Findings from a nationwide survey by Ipsos for the Unipol Observatory on Italian Society
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Florence to Ban Rickshaws and Caddies from UNESCO Area
Under the new rules, only a limited number of small electric shuttles are allowed.
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A Day in the Oltrarno: Living Florence Beyond the Duomo
With a longstanding tradition of artistry and service, the people of the Oltrarno strive to preserve a more authentic Italian experience.
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Italian Government to Appeal Ruling on In-Person Check-In for Short-Term Rentals
Italy’s Interior Ministry is preparing to appeal a recent court ruling that struck down a directive requiring in-person check-in for short-term rental guests.
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Tuscany’s Blue Flag Beaches Grow with Marciana Marina’s Return
19 seaside municipalities receiving the prestigious Blue Flag certification for 2025.
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After the Ban on Keyboxes, Electronic Keypads Multiply Across Florence
Many property owners seem to have found a way to bypass the rule, according to a group of activists.
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Florence Removes 187 Keyboxes in UNESCO Area; Fines to Follow
The Florence Municipal Police have completed the removal of 187 keyboxes from the city’s UNESCO-designated historic center.
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