Rome Bans Souvenir Stands from Selling Near Historic Monuments

Rome wasn’t built in a day.

And to make sure the city’s historic monuments are better protected, tourists will have to buy knick-knacks elsewhere.

Roman leaders just banned souvenir stands and snack bars at historic attractions.

Basically, all of the tourist traps including the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps.

These popular sites are where vendors like to set up shop.

Not anymore.

The small, mobile shops can no longer do business directly at the sites.

The goal is to ease congestion and protect the monuments, according to The Telegraph.

Rome’s mayor hates the souvenir stands and says they’re ruining the city’s image.

The stalls aren’t gone for good.

The Guardian reports eight out of 17 souvenir stands will still be able to trade on the streets away from the monuments.

Rome’s mayor didn’t stop with the souvenir stands.

Her team has banned tourists from sitting on the Spanish Steps, splashing in the fountains and eating “messy” food near the monuments.

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