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Tourist Charged After Climbing Florence’s Neptune Fountain, €5K Damage

4/23/2026

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A 28-year-old tourist was charged after climbing the Neptune fountain statue in Florence, causing €5,000 in damage.
City officials said the prank damaged the horses’ legs and the frieze, estimating repair costs at €5,000.
Giorgio Caselli, manager of the city council’s fine arts office, called the behavior disrespectful and urged a revival of civic sense.
Florence receives roughly 16 million tourists each year, prompting locals to view such incidents with suspicion.

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A 28-year-old tourist was charged after climbing the Neptune fountain statue in Florence, causing €5,000 in damage.
City officials said the prank damaged the horses’ legs and the frieze, estimating repair costs at €5,000.
Giorgio Caselli, manager of the city council’s fine arts office, called the behavior disrespectful and urged a revival of civic sense.
Florence receives roughly 16 million tourists each year, prompting locals to view such incidents with suspicion.