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Tourist Charged for Climbing Florence's Neptune Fountain in Pre-Wedding Stunt

Summary by Wanted in Rome
Woman caused €5,000 of damage to 16th-century landmark in Florence. A foreign tourist has been charged with defacing an artistic and architectural asset after climbing onto Florence's Neptune Fountain as part of a pre-wedding challenge, causing damage estimated at around €5,000. the target of tourist-related damage, contributing to growing calls for stricter enforcement around Florence's historic monuments. Photo credit: marekusz / Shutterstock.…

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The woman was challenged by her friends to touch Neptune's genitals. She ended up being detained by the police and quickly removed from the monument. The episode caused estimated damage of about 5,000 euros.

·Portugal
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She climbed the fountain of the Neptune, also called the Biancone, in Piazza della Signoria in Florence for a pre-nuptial challenge, ending up damaging the monument. (ANSA)

·Italy
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A challenge led a tourist to climb Il Biancone from Florence. Now, you will have to respond for damage estimated at five thousand euros.

·Portugal
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A tourist was indicted after climbing on Neptun's statue in Piazza della Signoria, Florence, to touch its genitals, in a pre-marriage charade. Experts claim that the woman caused damage to thousands of euros.

·Romania
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ANSA broke the news in Italy on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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