(ANSA) - Rome, December 4 - Rome Commissioner Francesco Paolo Tronca signed an ordinance Friday banning all commercial activity for one year in public areas around St. Peter's Basilica, and during large events in the surrounding areas, to begin December 7 on the eve of the Jubilee Holy Year of Mercy.
The ban will affect travelling souvenir vendors and snack vans for a total of 47 businesses in all, of which 14 will be affected for the entire year.
Jubilee ban for souvenir hawkers, snack vans in St Peter's area
Permanent ban near Basilica, only during large events nearby