The city government moves to prolong and tighten rules aimed at protecting the historic centre’s commercial balance.
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Tag: UNESCO
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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Exploring Florence by touch: new Braille guide
Florence has introduced a new tactile guide that allows blind visitors to explore the city.
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Florence Bans Rickshaws from Historic Center Starting October 15
The new regulation makes Florence the first Italian city to adopt such a measure to preserve decorum.
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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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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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UNESCO recommendations for the historic centre of Florence
This is the executive summary and recommendations of the report Joint UNESCO World Heritage Centre – ICOMOS, adivsory mission to the world heritage site of the historic centre of Florence, Italy.
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Uffizi to benefit 18 million culture package
18 million euros will bankroll the so-called Great Uffizi project in Florence, which aims to renovate the gallery and rearrange some of its masterpieces.
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Apennines become a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Three Italian sites become UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. Po Delta, Ledro Alps and Appennino sites added to list.
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