Tourist in Florence fountain
Tourist in Florence fountain
Tourist in Florence fountain
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A female tourist has sparked outrage in Florence after swimming topless in the historic fountain at Piazza Santo Spirito, inviting friends to join her. The incident, which has gone viral, drew condemnation from locals and online commentators who criticized her disrespectful behavior, with some suggesting that 'shame should come back into fashion.' This event follows another incident involving a tourist simulating a sexual act with a statue of Bacchus, leading to calls for a 'zero tolerance' policy towards such unruly behavior from visitors. Local officials and cultural organizations have voiced their concerns about the growing trend of disrespect towards cultural heritage in Florence, advocating for stricter regulations akin to the 'Singapore model' of enforcement. Residents express frustration over tourists behaving as if they can do as they please, while also highlighting the hygiene concerns of swimming in public fountains. The ongoing issues of 'overtourism' have reignited debates about maintaining respect for Italy's cultural sites.

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