Milan's Bull Mosaic Restoration Sparks Controversy Over Missing Testicles
The restoration of the Rampant Bull mosaic in Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II has drawn public mockery and criticism after the anatomical detail of the bull's testicles was seemingly erased. The mosaic, a 19th-century artwork, required refurbishment due to wear from tourists performing a heel-spinning ritual believed to bring prosperity. The restoration, costing €30,000, was intended to repair a crater formed in the tiles. However, the absence of the bull's testicles in the restored version has led to accusations of censorship and wasteful spending by Milan's city council. The Galleria, a historic shopping arcade, is a popular tourist destination, and the bull is a symbol of Turin, Italy's capital at the time of the mosaic's creation. 
