Your getaway to Milan this summer could leave you craving some popular treats if a new law proposal is successful.

For many who live in Italy, feasting on gelato is a major – and very delicious – part of the culture. So it’s no wonder that tourists and foodies flood the streets at all hours to join in, as soon as they touch down in the Mediterranean country.

But for those holidaying in Milan this could all be set to change – and a lot sooner than you think.

Milan’s local government has filed a legislative starting paper, and, if passed, it could see late-night ice creams banned as soon as next month.

It’s not just ice cream which is set to disappear after midnight. The proposal, which covers 12 of Milan’s districts, also aims to ban all takeaway food, like pizza and drinks after 12:30am on weekdays and 1:30am on weekends.

Mayor Giuseppe Sala told Euronews, that ‘a sizeable segment of the population is complaining about excessive noise’, and that the proposed rules would aim to curb this issue.

However, when speaking to the Italian daily newspaper Il Messaggero, Lino Stoppani, the president of Fipe, the Italian federation of public and tourist operators, said: ‘The problem of nightlife exists, but this rule will only create damages for businesses.’

If the ban does come into effect in the middle of next month, it would remain in place until November.

The 12 districts where the ban is set to take place include the central districts of Brera and Ticinese, and Darsena, Lazzaretto, Corso Como, plus the popular nightlife areas of Arco della Pace and Navigli.

Citizens have until early May to appeal the proposal and suggest changes.

Tourists and locals who like being able to gather for ice cream in the early hours of the morning should not lose hope just yet. The city tried to ban ice cream after midnight back in 2013 when the then-mayor Giuliano Posapia tried to introduce a similar measure, but he eventually decided against it because of backlash.

And if late-night snacks are taken off the menu, Milan is still a gorgeous city, chock-full of things to do, see and eat – even if you have to get your gelato fix in the daytime instead!

Source:
courtesy of METRO

by Gregory Robinson

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