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Rome bans souvenir stands from Colosseum, other tourist sites

Looks like we’ll have to go trinket-shopping elsewhere. Roman leaders have officially banned souvenir stands and snack bars at historic attractions, including the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. The small, mobile shops have been forbidden from operating directly at the iconic sites, in hopes of easing congestion and better protecting the monuments, The… Read More »