Clare Speak - clare.speak@thelocal.com
Updated: Fri 5 Jun 2026 12:32 CET
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The city council of Florence gave final approval on Thursday to a bill banning new tourist rentals across much of the city centre, beyond the historic area. (Photo by Vincenzo PINTO / AFP)
The city council on Thursday gave final approval to the expansion of Italy's first short-term rental freeze beyond the historic centre, covering nine residential areas where new Airbnb-type listings have surged.













