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Rome bans snacks at tourist sites

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Publish Date: 07-16-2008 01:38 PM -0700


Rome's municipal police officers patrol in front of the Spanish Steps in downtown Rome, Italy, Wednesday, July 16, 2008, after City Hall banned the eating of snacks too close to famous monuments in Rome's historical center. The local law is placed to help preserve artistic treasures in the city and will be effective through the summer, with offenders facing a possible euro50 (US$80) fine. (AP Photo/Plinio Lepri)Don't chow, bella! At least not on the steps of Roman monuments. City Hall is banning all those enjoying a Roman holiday this summer from snacking near the sights in Rome's historical center with fines up to $80.



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