AirBnb will host gladiator battles in Rome's Colosseum
, but now the short-term rental giant has outraged local lawmakers after inviting visitors to partake in a series of mock gladiator battles in Rome ’s Colosseum.
“For centuries, the Roman Colosseum has been the stage for epic battles and legendary gladiators,” Airbnb announced. “For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, the Colosseum returns to its original purpose as a venue for performances, inviting daring warriors to step foot inside the historic arena to forge their own paths and shape their destinies.
In a searing Instagram post, Rome’s councilor for culture Massimiliano Smeriglio, said the event epitomized the “hyper tourism of our cities which risk becoming Disneylands for the rich” and making them “lose their identity,”“The Colosseum is a symbol of the thousand-year history of Rome, its image must not be debased in the eyes of the world and it cannot become a playground,” he fumed.
“For what it represents, the Colosseum is a world heritage site and one must go to the direction to protect it, but also to make it accessible to all and to prevent it from becoming a place of pranks for a select few,” However, the Colosseum Archaeological Park has remained steadfast, assuring cultural preservationists that the event will “enhance the historical and cultural heritage of the amphitheater through immersive activities in full respect of the monument.
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