Overview
- A city–heritage protocol would prohibit terraces on roughly 50 streets in the UNESCO-listed center and tighten rules on 73 more.
- Areas around the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio are listed for full bans, with heightened scrutiny for major squares such as Piazza della Signoria and Piazza della Repubblica.
- Design standards would bar plastic furniture and canopies, prohibit colored lighting and brand advertising, and require one of five approved terrace models.
- Existing concessions remain valid until the rules come into force, while new applications are being halted pending finalization.
- Hospitality owners warn of revenue losses and seek financial relief as officials frame the measures as protecting public space and Florentine heritage.