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Tough times for Roman tourism


Kosmo

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"On a recent chilly afternoon, Andrea Eluca was standing outside the Roman Forum dressed as a gladiator. Small groups of tourists passed by and smiled at his leather breastplate, sword and motorcycle helmet festooned with a red broom brush. But none stopped to pose for a picture.

 

Winter is always tough going for gladiators

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but this season is proving particularly tough..."

I wonder if a recessionary springtime will be an ideal time to visit Roman sites. I went there a few weeks after the 9/11 disruption, and the lack of crowds gave you so much flexibility. Hotel space was always available at last minute, and negotiable at a fraction of usual price. You could stopover at Pompeii with a bunch of luggage and they had plenty of room to store it free. etc, etc... best Italian visit I ever had.

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