Who owns Michelangelo's David, Italy or Florence?
The city of Florence and the Italian government are embroiled in a dispute -- again -- over who owns one of the world's most famous statues, Michelangelo's David.
The issue has been simmering for years. The Florence mayor's office said the debate began in the early 1990, and the city's various mayors have brought it up from time to time.
While tourism brings money to Florence, it also brings a lot of costs, such as cleaning and security, said the press officer. The mayor does not feel it's fair that the burden of maintaining the city and its centuries-old buildings should fall solely on its citizens.
Following the request, the Heritage Ministry commissioned a study to determine who is the rightful owner of David....
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The issue has been simmering for years. The Florence mayor's office said the debate began in the early 1990, and the city's various mayors have brought it up from time to time.
While tourism brings money to Florence, it also brings a lot of costs, such as cleaning and security, said the press officer. The mayor does not feel it's fair that the burden of maintaining the city and its centuries-old buildings should fall solely on its citizens.
Following the request, the Heritage Ministry commissioned a study to determine who is the rightful owner of David....