The iconic image of Florence – narrow streets filled with lively terraces for the perfect aperitivo – will get a drastic makeover from 2026. After years of frustration about the proliferation of terraces, the city council is taking a hard line. Dozens of streets in the historic heart may become completely terrace-free, and the terraces that are allowed to remain must comply with strict rules.
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Florence is taking drastic action: terraces must disappear from 50 streets in the historic center
Bytaketonews
Nov 17, 2025