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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Helen Coffey

Italy plans to charge tourists who damage monuments £52,000

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Italy has proposed imposing a fine of up to €60,000 (£52,760) for people who damage monuments or other cultural sites.

Championed by culture minister Gennaro Sangiuliano, the new legislation would see fines collected used to pay for repairs and clean up.

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