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travel2 years ago

"Colosseum Vandalism: German Teen Caught in the Act"

A 17-year-old German tourist was caught defacing the Colosseum in Rome, making it the third act of vandalism against the World Heritage Site in recent weeks. The teenager was stopped by the Italian police and "administratively sanctioned." This incident follows a Swiss teen carving her initial into the monument and a British tourist carving names into the ancient walls. The Colosseum, a popular tourist attraction, has suffered damage from these acts of vandalism.

via DW (English)|
#colosseum#heritage-site#italy
world-news2 years ago

Vandalism Continues: Another Tourist Caught Defacing Rome's Colosseum

A Swiss teenager is under investigation by Italian police after a video surfaced of her carving the letter "N" into a wall of Rome's ancient Colosseum, just weeks after a British tourist was caught defacing the same structure. The incident has sparked outrage in Italy, where vandalism of ancient buildings has been an ongoing issue. The Colosseum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dates back to 72 AD and is considered a heritage of all humanity.

via Fox News|
#colosseum#heritage-site#italian-police
crime2 years ago

Tourist caught on camera vandalizing Rome's Colosseum with love note carving.

A tourist was filmed carving his name and his significant other's name into the wall of the Colosseum in Rome, prompting officials in Italy to vow to find and punish the perpetrator. The incident marked the fourth time this year graffiti was reported at the Colosseum. Whoever is responsible faces $15,000 in fines and up to five years in prison. The country's culture minister called the act "very serious, unworthy and a sign of great incivility."

via USA TODAY|
#colosseum#crime#heritage-site
world2 years ago

Vandalism at Rome's Colosseum: Tourist Carves Girlfriend's Name.

Italy's culture minister has called for a tourist who allegedly carved his and his fiancée's names into the Colosseum in Rome to be "identified and sanctioned." The man was filmed using keys to carve letters into one of the walls of the nearly 2,000-year-old amphitheater. If convicted, he could face a fine of at least €15,000 ($16,360) or up to five years in prison. A similar incident occurred in 2020 when an Irish tourist was accused of vandalizing the Colosseum.

via CNN|
#colosseum#heritage-site#italy