Venice Bans

Rome Bans Snacking Near Historical Attractions

World Hum (Free subscription) | 07/18/2008

Or, as the AP’s Alessandra Rizzo puts it in her groan-inducing lede, “Don’t chow, bella!” Officials hope the ordinance will curb behavior that may “irreparably damage the preservation of historical and art areas and monuments and the possibility to enjoy them.” Related on World Hum: * Venice Bans Feeding Pigeons in St. Mark’s Square * Americans Gone Wild in Italy—Again

Cappucci-No: Rome bans snacks at tourist sites

kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008

ROME 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.

Officials say they want to preserve artistic treasures and decorum in a city that has millions of visitors every year.

The ordinance also bans the homeless from...

Put down the gelato! Rome bans snacks at tourist sites

USA Today (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008

... Press WriterROME — 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.Officials say they want to preserve artistic treasures and decorum in a city that has millions of visitors every year.The ordinance also bans the homeless from...

Cappucci-No: Rome bans snacks at tourist sites

San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008

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.

Ciao Chow on Spanish Steps

The Travel Journal - travel news (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008

Italian cities are cracking down on ‘misbehaving’ tourists. After Venice banning picnics and bare torsos from St Mark’s Square, now Rome bans … snacking near the tourist attractions in historic centre during the tourist season (the ban was put in place last weekend and stays in effect until the end of October). The fine can set you back €50.

Noshing at Roman sights could mean a fine

Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008

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.

City outlaws eating near monuments

Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008

ROME — Don't chow, bella! At least not on the steps of Roman monuments.Anyone snacking near the sights in Rome's historical center this summer risks a fine of up to $80.City officials say they want to preserve artistic treasures and decorum in a city that has millions of visitors every year.The ordinance also bans the homeless from setting up makeshift beds and cracks down on drunks, litterbugs and...