ByMelanie Renzulli
Updated 
The Spanish Steps have finally re-opened after a lengthy refurbishment project funded by Bulgari. But will the steps be fenced off at night to keep “barbarian tourists” from trashing them?
Source: Rome’s Spanish Steps reopens following €1.5m refurbishment
Last updated on November 19th, 2019
Post first published on September 21, 2016
Melanie Renzulli has been writing about Italy for more than 25 years. An Italophile is a lover of Italy, an admirer of Italian customs, traditions, and food. When I created Italofile, I wanted to build a resource—a file, if you will—where I could save, share, and write about my passion for Italy travel, art, culture, and living.
About Melanie Renzulli
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