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The Guardian - UK
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Angela Giuffrida in Rome

Italian village to impose fines of up to €200 on tourists with bare chests or in swimwear

People sit at outdoor tables overlooking Lake Como with boats, mountains, and hillside buildings
Tourists enjoy the views across Lake Como in the picturesque village of Varenna. Tour groups have now been limited to no more than 25 people. Photograph: BTWImages/Alamy

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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