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(Firenze, 08/23/11)

The Ponte Vecchio remains my favorite sight throughout my travels. We saw this sign (note: in English) affixed to the bridge, clearly for the tourists who want their name on every landmark. A few names had been scrawled on the bridge anyway, may their authors rot in jail!

Text: Warning. In accordance with Art.639, II Par., of the criminal code, whomever defaces or soils property of historic or artistic interest by any means, including but not limited to indelible pen, shall be punished by detention of up to one year, or by fine of up to two million lire.. the crime can be prosecuted directly by the public prosecutor's office.