Europe

In the cities of Venice and Florence, you should observe public notices about conduct.  You may be fined if you drop litter.  It is also an offence to sit on steps/courtyards or to eat and drink in the immediate vicinity of the main churches and public buildings in Florence.

 

Italian authorities are engaged in a major effort to stamp out the illegal production and sale of counterfeit goods. Illegal traders operate on the streets of all major Italian cities, particularly tourist cities like Florence and Rome. You are advised not to buy from illegal street traders: if you do so you run the risk of being stopped by the local police and incurring a large fine.

For more general information for different types of travellers see Your trip.