The market stalls for which
Piazza San Lorenzo in Florence was once famous are to be moved
from the quarter after classic goods ere replaced by cheap
nicknacks, the Council of State ruled Wednesday.
Italy's highest administrative court upheld a ruling by the
Tuscany regional administrative court (TAR) and rejected an
appeal by street traders.
The quarter, which is home to the iconic Medici chapels
decorated by Renaissance genius Michelangelo, as well as the
richly ornamented San Lorenzo Church, was long known for its
market trade, especially in leather goods.
The Council of State said that "because of the general
degradation of the market, its traditional character had been
lost, as well as the balance with the context of the precious
city of art, which ended up being damaged".
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Copyright ANSA
