Italian village to impose fines of up to €200 on tourists with bare chests or in swimwear
Summary
The village of Varenna in Italy has introduced fines of up to €200 for tourists who walk around without shirts or in swimwear outside the beach area. The new rules also limit tour group sizes and prohibit loudspeakers to preserve the village’s appearance and protect residents’ quality of life.Key Facts
- Varenna is a small fishing village by Lake Como with about 650 residents.
- Tourists must not walk around shirtless or in swimwear except on beaches or boat trips.
- Fines range from €50 to €200 for breaking these dress rules.
- Tour groups are limited to 25 people and cannot block the village’s narrow streets.
- Guides are banned from using loudspeakers during tours.
- Similar measures exist in other Italian towns like Sorrento and Portofino to manage tourism.
- The rules have been welcomed by local residents and shop owners.
- The aim is to keep the village peaceful and maintain its traditional look.
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