The first phase of the project starts around Piazza della Signoria and Via dei Calzaiuoli.
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Tag: UNESCO
UNESCO in Paris Examines Florence’s Black Cube Development
The UN cultural agency is reviewing the impact of the controversial former Teatro Comunale redevelopment.
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Palazzo Pitti unveils new visitor entrance and restores historic courtyard
The reorganisation separates entry and exit routes and restores one of the palace’s most important historic spaces.
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Illegal Tourist Transport Under Scrutiny in Florence’s Historic Core
Three vehicles seized and more than €800 in fines issued during targeted municipal police checks in Florence’s historic centre.
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Florence Expands Restrictions on New Short-Term Tourist Rentals
The measure expands Florence’s existing controls on tourist rentals to neighbourhoods surrounding the historic centre.
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Tourist rental restrictions in Florence could extend far beyond UNESCO area
City Hall proposes extending limits to residential neighbourhoods after first year of regulation.
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Tuscany launches app for Medici villas and gardens UNESCO sites
The app allows users to explore routes linking the villas with surrounding towns, historic sites and natural areas.
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Florence Black and White Box probe: 15 under investigation
Prosecutors say the project near the Arno river was approved on the basis of a false landscape authorisation and did not comply with planning rules.
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Cooking schools, ATMs restricted as Florence rules for centre take effect
New restrictions include limits on cooking schools, ATM installations and additional protected streets.
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Florence adds seven streets to UNESCO business restrictions
The city moves to extend and tighten rules aimed at protecting the historic centre, limiting new food and retail activities and restricting relocations in sensitive areas.
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