The keyboxes, small boxes with a digital pad used for short-term rentals, symbolize the local Florentine anger at tourists, highlighting the transformation of the city.
Mayor Sara Funaro's Cabinet approved a 10-point plan to combat overtourism, including banning loudspeakers by tour guides and key boxes on buildings in Florence's historic center.
Florentines expressed outrage over the rise of short-term vacation rentals, which have displaced local residents and altered the local business landscape, leading to protests.
The Italian government's G7 tourism ministers meeting in Florence reflects the push to boost tourism while balancing the needs of local citizens against the backdrop of overtourism.
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