Uproar over tourist who took indecent photos with statue

Italians angered by photos of tourist who I decided to climb a statue of the Roman god Bacchus in Florence and stand up for obscene acts..

The related photos were posted on social media by the account. “Welcome to Florence” Social media users strongly criticized the tourist’s stance, with many even calling for her arrest. “This is the result of many years of effort to transform Florence into Disneyland.”“One user said,”

Standing on a pedestal on a street corner near the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge, the statue of the Roman god Bacchus is a modern version of a 16th-century work by the sculptor Giambologna. The original is kept in the nearby Bargello Museum.

the Patricia AsperoniThe president of Confcultura, an association that promotes Italian cultural heritage, told Italian media that this “Repeated displays of rudeness and brutality” It is happening “Because everyone feels they have the right to do whatever they want with impunity.”.

Ms. Asperoni requested its implementation. “Singapore Model” with “Strict controls, fines and zero tolerance”It states Beta C.

the Antonella Rinaldi, The curator of antiquities and fine arts in Florence said: «Tourists are welcome here, but they must respect our artwork.Whether originals or copies. “Although I doubt this lady—whom I condemn—knows the difference.”he added.

Florence is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world. In 2023 approximately 1.5 million people visited the city. – with a population of just 382,000 – between June and September. The population has long been facing a huge influx of tourists, especially in the summer months.

phenomenon of him “overtourism” Many cities around the world have been forced to make changes in the way they welcome tourists.

Last month, Barcelona’s mayor pledged to abolish short-term tourist rentals in the city within five years, while several hotspots – such as Venice or Japan’s Mount Fuji – have started charging daily fees in a bid to limit visitor numbers.