‘Anarchic chaos’: Picturesque Italian metropolis bans vacationers from taking selfies

By India Today World Desk: Sick of obnoxious vacationers clicking selfies, a most well-liked vacationer trip spot in Italy has taken an extreme step: demarcating “no waiting” zones and imposing heavy fines on “turistas” who linger to snap images of photogenic locations.

The new pointers have come into stress inside the gorgeous fishing village of Portofino on the Italian Riviera ahead of the summer season season season, when the vacationer rush is at its peak. The coastal metropolis is famed for its vibrant buildings and picturesque harbour.

Mayor of Portofino Matteo Viacava acknowledged vacationers who pause to take images are inflicting “anarchic chaos”, along with regular guests jams and congested pavements, reported The Independent.

To discourage camera-happy vacationers, the town has utilized an outstanding of €275 (Rs 24,800 approx.) all through two Instagram-famous areas, which are literally marked as pink zones or “no waiting” areas.

The very good was launched all through the Easter weekend and applies from every morning until 6 PM. These pointers might be in place until October 15, when the peak vacationer season ends.

In an announcement shared with The Times, Mayor Viacava acknowledged, “The objective is not to make the place more exclusive but to allow everyone to enjoy our beauty.

“We want to avoid dangerous situations caused by overcrowding.”