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Rome cracks down on bad tourist behavior

Rome is cracking down on bad tourist behavior, with a slew of new rules that cover everything from public snacking to drinking from water fountains. The Italian capital has outlawed men going topless in public and the practice of attaching love padlocks to bridges, both of which carry a fine if contravened. Eating messy foods around tourist attractions such as the Trevi Fountain is also a no-no according to the regulations, as is touching your lips against the spout when drinking from Roman water fountains.

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