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What is happening on 24 October
Rome police are preparing a major security operation for Saturday 24 October, according to Wanted in Rome. The plan involves at least 1,500 officers, drones and social media monitoring, with the aim of protecting the historic centre and the central Tridente district. If you are sightseeing in Rome that day, keep your route flexible and avoid the immediate protest areas.
In Florence, a demonstration called by the self-styled Movimento 17 ottobre is expected to gather in piazza Santa Maria Novella on Saturday, The Florentine reports. The city is on heightened security alert after clashes in Milan and other Italian cities. Expect a heavier police presence around central streets and possible changes to local transport. Check your route before setting out.
Practical advice for travelers
Do not cancel a trip over this. Adjust your day instead. Book timed museum entries for the morning or late afternoon, and leave slack for police checks or diverted buses. If you are near piazza Santa Maria Novella or Rome's central Tridente area, move away from crowd edges and avoid narrow side streets where exits are limited. Travelers with luggage should use the metro or a taxi for short hops if surface routes are disrupted. I would skip any plan that puts you in the protest zone just to save 10 minutes.
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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour
Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Rome 3 in 1 Cooking Class: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu
Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
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