Fence Off The Spanish Steps In Rome? Yes, They’re Considering It

Since Dutch football hooligans damaged the Bernini-designed fountain at the steps’ base in 2015, there’s been a lot of concern about keeping the landmark safe. Paolo Bulgari (of the jewelry house), who paid for the Steps’ most recent restoration, wants to ban sitting on them and to put in a Plexiglas barrier at night; art historian Vittorio Sgarbi says tourists should be charged a euro or two for access.

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