Centurions return to Rome

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Rome’s mayor Virginia Raggi has said that she will fight a ruling by Lazio regional administrative tribunal which overturned a city order banning centurions and rickshaws from operating around historic tourist sites in the capital, the wantedinrome.com website reported.

The city’s ban was quashed by the tribunal following an appeal by groups representing the costumed centurions whose trade “could not be considered an emergency” according to the court.

Ms Raggi has vowed to introduce new legislation to “protect” the city’s heritage, tweeting immediately after the court ruling: “Rome can not be held hostage by centurions and rickshaws.”

The ban, which was introduced by the Rome city government in November 2015, was extended by mayor Raggi last December. The order, which included penalties of 400 euros, was meant to remain in place until 30 July this year.

Consumer agency Codacons said the ban had been unjustified but argued that “clear rules” must be introduced governing the so-called centurions and how much they can charge tourists for appearing in souvenir photographs.

In the past the centurions have been accused of aggressive behaviour and requesting exorbitant photo fees.

News source: www.wantedinrome.com

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