He wanted to immortalize his love for his girlfriend in a wall of the Colosseum in Rome. Now a Bulgarian living in Great Britain risks a fine of up to 5,000 euros and 15 days in prison. The 27-year-old has since apologized for his work in a letter to the mayor and the Public Prosecution Service.
I want to apologize to the Italians and to the whole world, from the bottom of my heart and sincere, for the damage I have caused to a property that is the heritage of all humanity,” wrote the man, who held a key used to write his name and that of his girlfriend in the stonework in the tourist-popular amphitheater in the heart of the Italian capital, he was caught red-handed by another tourist and filmed, and a video of the action went viral on social media .
Tourist didn’t know “how old the monument is”
The case sparked outrage in Italy. After the Colosseum park administration filed a complaint, the tourist who lived in England could be identified through photo and video comparisons. The Bulgarian, who lives in Liverpool, thanked those who “with dedication, care and self-sacrifice preserve the inestimable historical and artistic value of the Colosseum,” said the letter, published by Rome’s daily Il Messaggero on Wednesday. “I admit with the greatest of shame that I only found out how old the monument is after the unfortunate events,” the man said. The tourist is under investigation for destruction of cultural property.
About 2000 years old landmark of Rome
The approximately 2,000-year-old Roman monument is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy and is considered the symbol of the Eternal City. It was built in the 1st century AD and is considered the largest amphitheater in the world. In ancient Rome, cruel and brutal gladiator fights sometimes took place. The Colosseum attracts millions of visitors every year.
Source: Krone
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