Ordinance passed to protect monuments, limit effects of mass tourism
(CNN) ROME - Don’t chow, bella! At least not on the steps of Roman monuments.
City Hall is banning all those enjoying a Roman holiday this summer from snacking near the sights in Rome’s historical center with fines up to $80.
Officials say they want to preserve artistic treasures and decorum in a city that has millions of visitors every year.
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Believe me, when your group is touring the INCREDIBLE ruins of Rome the last thing on their minds will be snacks!! When my choir was there it was incredibly HOT…and the only thing on our minds was the fact that we were in Rome, and WATER!! Fortunately, you can walk in all sites (and MOST museums) with bottled water in your hand.
Comment by John Anthony — July 21, 2008 @ 4:16 am