Florence in Tuscany has introduced a plan to tackle overtourism - including banning unpopular items from the city centre.
The stunning Italian city of Florence, the capital of the beautiful Tuscany region, is planning to take extreme and wide-reaching new measures to tackle overtourism.
That number did take a beating during the pandemic and tourist numbers dropped off, however the number of visitors to the city has bounced back impressively, reports The Irish News. Frustrated locals recently protested by placing red 'X's over the holiday apartment lock boxes, expressing their anger at the way the UNESCO world heritage listed city centre. This includes its 13th-century cathedral and the Galleria dell 'Accademia, which displays Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture, has been transformed into a hub of short-term holiday rentals.
In an effort to reduce congestion, Florence will also restrict the use of vehicles like golf carts, used by tour guides to shuttle groups through the narrow streets. These vehicles will now be limited to certain areas where car traffic is already controlled.
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