In Italy, an American tourist was fined 450 euros for eating at the fountain

In Rome (Italy), the police fined an American tourist 450 euros for drinking beer and eating ice cream on the steps of the historic fountain in Madonna dei Monti Square.

The incident occurred at night when the police asked the 55-year-old tourist to leave the monument, he did not obey.

The police immediately issued a fine of 450 euros. According to the American, he did not know that in Rome it is forbidden to eat, drink and sit on the steps of fountains and other historical buildings. Recall that this rule has been in effect since 2017.

The fountain was built by architect Battista Rusconi in 1589.