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Gondola in Venice
Gondolier in Venice Attacked By Tourists Who Wanted to Take a Selfie
by Silvia Donati | Tue, 09/17/2019 - 13:20
A gondolier working near the Bareteri bridge in Venice was attacked by a South-American tourist. The dispute broke out after the gondolier asked the tourist’s…
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Tourist crowds sit on Spanish Steps in Rome
Sitting on Rome's Spanish Steps Is Now Forbidden
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 08/07/2019 - 10:40
[You may not see this ever again.] Tourists and residents in Rome are no longer allowed to sit on the Spanish Steps, the effect of a new set of rules…
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German tourists in Venice make coffee at Rialto Bridge by Grand Canal
Tourists in Venice Fined and Expelled for Making Coffee by Rialto Bridge
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 07/24/2019 - 04:38
[Photo credit: Comune Venezia.] Police in Venice have fined two German tourists a total of €950 for making coffee on the steps of the Rialto bridge, Venice’s…
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Tourist crowds in front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome
New Rules Introduced in Rome Target Inconsiderate Behaviors of Tourists and Residents
by Silvia Donati | Tue, 07/09/2019 - 00:00
It may seem silly having to instruct people to refrain from certain behaviors, when common sense and good manners would suffice to prevent them from happening…
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A walking trail in the Cinque Terre Park
Tourists Wearing Inappropriate Footwear on Cinque Terre Trails Will Be Fined
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 03/13/2019 - 01:00
Tourists who visit the Cinque Terre Park wearing flip flops, sandals, pumps or other shoes unsuitable for mountain terrain will be fined starting April 1, 2019…
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Tourist crowds in Venice
Venice May Charge Entry Fee to Day Travelers
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 01/02/2019 - 05:55
Our first news story of 2019 will infuriate some, please others. Let us know what you think in comments and on our social media channels. Venice has been…
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sitting ban Venice
Venice May Ban Tourists from Sitting on the Ground
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 09/26/2018 - 00:00
Sitting on the ground in Venice could become illegal if the latest proposal meant to curb the effects of overtourism is approved by the city council in October…
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Florence ban eating on the street
Florence Bans Tourists from Eating on the Streets of Historic Center
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 09/06/2018 - 04:51
Florence is banning tourists from picnicking on the sidewalk and on shop doorsteps at mealtimes. Those who don’t comply with the ordinance, signed by mayor…

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