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Ailing Colosseum Getting $30M Overhaul

Tod's founder bankrolling much-needed facelift, to begin in December

By the Associated Press

Posted Aug 2, 2012 8:30 AM CDT

(AP) – Italian cultural officials have announced that the $30 million restoration of the Colosseum financed by the founder of luxury leather good maker Tod's will begin in December. Officials said the work is expected to take two and a half years, during which time the... Read full story »

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Ailing Colosseum Getting $30M Overhaul

Tod's founder bankrolling much-needed facelift, to begin in December

Italy • Rome • Ancient Rome • Colosseum • restoration • Roman Empire • Diego Della Valle

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