The Colosseum is one of the major tourist attractions in Rome. Built during the 80 AD, it is one of the few long-standing Ancient Roman architectural pieces that can still be seen today. Although somewhat deteriorated, tourists are still drawn to its massive façade, where the inside hosted 500,000 human deaths during the time of Ancient Rome.
Two tourists, however, are more drawn among others as they tried to break in the Colosseum after dark. The tourists, Brazilians aged 30-32, tried to get inside by climbing one of the Colosseums entry gates.
Their attempt failed miserably as they fell 4 meters from where they were scaling. The high drop resulted in serious injuries for both of them, with the other even sustaining a broken pelvis that will leave him in the hospital for weeks.
This crazy endeavor seemed to be a bet or a challenge between them and their other friends. However, after the severity of their injuries, their friends were forced to call local help.
An ambulance immediately responded and went to the scene at 3 am. They were both taken to the hospital and got treated for their injuries, but the local police are still going to file charges against them.
The Italian Court System is very strict towards the inappropriate behavior of tourists or locals concerning historical sites and tourist attractions. The two daredevils are apparently facing trespassing charges and could even do time in jail because of their ill-fated attempt.
Because of Rome's ancient buildings and sites still visited today, Italian local police are always on the lookout for tourists who disobey their laws, and last year alone many irresponsible tourist behaviors were reported to the police.
Tourists who carve their names on Rome's ancient pillars will be fined heavily; vandalism is strictly not allowed, and bringing of broken crumbles of ancient marbles or stones will be sternly dealt with.
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