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In 2022, which Italian city introduced fines of up to €500 for tourists eating while walking or sitting on bridges?
Answer
Venice
Venice banned public eating in 2022 to combat litter and overcrowding, imposing fines of up to €500 on tourists who eat while walking or sitting on bridges and steps throughout the city.
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Venice issues fines up to €500 to tourists eating while walking or sitting on bridges; the city banned public eating in 2022 to reduce litter.
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- Florence
- Rome
- Naples
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- italy
- venice
- tourism
- europe
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