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Friday June 2, 2017

Paninis Are Pa-nonos: Mayor Of Florence Takes Aim At Tourist Picnicking

The steps of Florence's Basilica of Santa Croce are a popular gathering spot for tourists visiting the historic Italian city. Alberto Pizzoli/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Paninis Are Pa-nonos: Mayor Of Florence Takes Aim At Tourist Picnicking

June 2, 2017 • The Italian mayor says hosing down the steps to discourage snackers and their litter is "gentler" than levying fines. The city's historic sites, he says, deserve "a little bit of respect."