Tourist's Pre-Wedding Stunt Causes Damage to Historic Florence Statue
A 28-year-old tourist has caused significant damage to the historic Fountain of Neptune in Florence, Italy, during a bachelorette party. The woman, whose identity and nationality have not been disclosed, climbed onto the statue in the Piazza della Signoria. The Fountain of Neptune, commissioned in 1559 by Cosimo I de Medici, features a statue of the Roman sea god Neptune. The tourist reportedly climbed over a railing and onto the legs of a horse figure to avoid stepping into the water, intending to 'touch' the statue as part of a pre-wedding challenge. This act resulted in damage to the legs of the horses and a frieze, with repair costs estimated at 5,000 euros ($5,845). The woman has been reported to the Judicial Authority for defacing an artistic and architectural asset. 
