Italian Man Convicted for Building Fake Roman Amphitheatre, Deceiving Tourists
Franco Malosso von Rosenfranz, an Italian man, constructed a fake Roman amphitheatre near Vicenza, Italy, deceiving tourists for nearly a decade. He charged visitors €40 for guided tours, claiming the site was an ancient Roman discovery. The structure, known as the Berico Maritime Amphitheatre, was promoted as a significant archaeological find, allegedly linked to historical figures like Julius Caesar and Cleopatra. However, it was later revealed that the site was built using modern materials such as fibreglass and concrete. Malosso was convicted of illegal construction and forgery, receiving a prison sentence of two years and four months, a €3,000 fine, and an order to dismantle the fake structures. The Municipality of Arcugnano is also seeking €560,000 in damages. 
