“Italian Florence has announced a fight against excessive tourism. The authorities of Florence are intensifying the fight against excessive tourism due to the increase in the number of visitors. The city bans key boxes, loudspeakers for tour guides and “unusual vehicles”.”, — write on: unn.ua
As the publication notes, Florence has long attracted visitors thanks to its beautiful architecture and art.
However, Florence is taking a number of measures to reduce over-tourism. Key boxes used by short-term rental owners will be among the new restrictions. It’s worth noting that these boxes have recently been vandalized, with frustrated locals covering them with red X’s.
Restrictions will also be imposed on “atypical vehicles” such as golf carts, which are increasingly popular with tour guides to take visitors around the city in areas where car traffic is restricted.
The decree also prohibits the use of amplifiers and loudspeakers for tour guides.
The publication emphasized that Florence in Tuscany has long been popular among travelers. But like many other places in Italy and elsewhere, the number of tourists has increased dramatically in recent years, leading to a backlash from residents.
New measures to combat excessive tourism have been adopted by local authorities as the Italian government hosts a meeting of G7 tourism ministers in Florence.
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The authorities of Venice, Italy, have announced their intention to increase the number of days in 2025 when the entrance to the historic city center for tourists will be paid.