Man throws bucket of red paint in Rome’s Trevi Fountain

Red Trevi Fountain in Rome

A man threw a bucket of red paint or dye into Rome’s Trevi Fountain on Friday, coloring the waters of the 18th century monument bright red in front of a crowd of astonished tourists and locals, witnesses said. The water in the fountain was turned off for a few hours until a clear flow of water could be resumed. Leaflets found nearby claim that the stunt was done to protest the expenses from the Rome Film Festival and that events red carpet ceremony. There are some pictures on the news articles webpage. It sure does look very interesting and something to behold.

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