The ancient Colosseum in Rome has witnessed some historic battles, with toga-clad crowds once packing the gigantic venue to watch gladiators slug it out against opponents including lions and baboons.
In this April 26, 2021 file photo, few visitors arrive for their tour of the ancient Colosseum, in Rome. The 2,000-year-old venue is now the scene of a new epic clash — one that is emblematic of Italy’s current struggle to balance its surging post-Covid tourism industry with the needs of locals who feel under siege as their towns and cities become unlivable tourist playgrounds.
On the other side is Rome’s councilor for culture, Massimiliano Smeriglio. He has asked the rental platform to withdraw the plan, but leave the money, saying the promotion is an insult to the Colosseum’s historic stature. The city of Rome, which will host millions of visitors for the Vatican’s declared Holy Jubilee Year 2025, has been struggling to find the balance between managing its cultural offerings and turning the city into what some decry as an amusement park.
For its part, the Colosseum Archaeological Park has stood strong, insisting that the event will take place outside the Colosseum’s opening hours and will not interfere with access to the site. “We reiterate our absolute favor for the agreement between public and private in culture, through partnerships or sponsorships, provided that they support initiatives that are of scientific and cultural value approved by the Ministry of Culture.”There are new calls to crack down on the sale of high-tech devices that can be used to clone key fobs and steal cars, in the wake of a W5 investigation that found the devices are falling into the hands of thieves.
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