The tourist climbed on top of the monument to take a picture – 22-year-old fined 5,000 euros
A 22-year-old tourist will have to pay a fine of five thousand euros who, during the last night, went up to the fountain of Poseidon, in the most central part of Florence, to take a “selfie”. At first, the statue appeared to be undamaged. However, after a careful “examination” by the conservators, it was found that due to the weight of the tourist, a small piece of the leg of Poseidon’s horse, inside the fountain, was detached.
Municipal officials, with the help of images from security cameras, managed to identify the person responsible, who is now accused of destruction and damage to the country’s cultural heritage.
“The person responsible for this act completely lacks the sense of respect for culture and beauty, which should characterize anyone who decides to visit our country. Such incidents must be stopped and very soon the Parliament of Rome will approve a law increasing the prescribed penalties,” said Italian Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano.
Source :Skai
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