Tourists to face new charge to visit one of Italy’s most popular tourist attractions

Rome has had several incidents with tourists in recent years as the city tries to protect its ancient monuments.

In June 2022, an American tourist caused £21,000 of damage to the city’s famous Spanish steps after she hurled an electric scooter down them.

The Spanish steps are fiercely protected and tourists are even banned from sitting on them or eating food at the site.

Another tourist caused outrage when he drove a Maserati down the steps after he claimed he made a wrong turn.

source: express.co.uk