Article #72021

The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title Italian village to impose fines of up to €200 on tourists with bare chests or in swimwear Source The Guardian - World News
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Varenna’s authorities say wandering around the village shirtless or in swimwear is now banned

A fishing village by Lake Como has imposed fines of up to €200 (£170) for people who wander around with bare chests or in swimwear, in the latest attempt by an Italian holiday destination to crack down on uncouth tourists.

Varenna has been feeling the strain from an increasing number of visitors and so authorities were moved to introduce new rules aimed at preserving the village’s appearance and guaranteeing a smidgen of peace and quiet for its year-round population of roughly 650.

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/07/italian-village-to-impose-fines-of-up-to-200-on-tourists-with-bare-chests-or-in-swimwear Published At 2026-07-07 12:39:57 (4 weeks ago)
Created At 2026-07-07 13:00:27 Updated At 2026-07-07 13:44:24