crystal Palace Fans have mocked Florence's city-wide lockdown despite no problems being reported ahead of the clash with Fiorentina.
Firenze Viola reports on the situation in Florence todayWhich includes photos of various Crystal Palace fans enjoying a visit to the Italian city.
Florence under lockdown
Sport Witness covered the report yesterday How Florence essentially went into lockdown before Crystal Palace fans arrived.
1,300 Crystal Palace fans have traveled for the Europa Conference League tie, and the Italians were taking no chances.
The authorities had taken various top measures for the arrival, with the work being carried out under tight security since this morning.
The plans include police in anti-riot preparedness, while municipal teams have set up anti-ram barriers around various monuments in the city.
This security will be in effect from Wednesday 8 am to Thursday midnight. The plan is to create a secure perimeter designed to prevent vandalism or accidental damage. For 48 hours, Florence is acting as a 'fortified city'.
Crystal Palace fans behave
However, these fears are completely baseless. Firenze Viola reports Crystal Palace fans have added nothing but color to Florence since yesterday.
They have decorated the area around Santa Maria Novella in their club's colours, chanting and reveling in high spirits. It's all a lot of fun, as it should be.
The police have also confirmed this and said that 'there has been no disturbance of any kind' due to their presence. A few Crystal Palace fans have also been seen wandering around, some alone, proudly wearing shirts and scarves.
Overall, it seems the atmosphere is positive.
Crystal Palace fans are enjoying their European adventure and the opportunity to visit one of Italy's best cities. He appeared to have no intention of causing any trouble, perhaps surprising the Italian authorities.
