Tourist's Lewd Act on Statue Sparks Outrage in Florence

A female tourist's lewd behavior with a statue of Bacchus in Florence has sparked outrage, with photos showing her kissing and simulating sex with the statue, leading to calls for her arrest and potential lifetime ban from the city. Local officials and residents condemned the act as disrespectful and a sign of escalating tourist misconduct in the city. The incident reflects broader concerns of over-tourism and cultural disrespect in popular destinations globally, prompting discussions on stricter regulations and penalties for such behavior. Suggestions have been made to enforce a 'Singapore model' with stringent checks, fines, and zero tolerance for misconduct to protect cultural heritage sites and address growing tensions between tourists and locals.