On Camera, Saudi Tourist Drives Maserati Down Rome's Iconic Spanish Steps
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The 37-year-old Saudi tourist has been charged with aggravated damage to cultural heritage and monuments.
A movie-like moment was caught on camera when a Saudi tourist drove his sports car down Rome's iconic Spanish Steps.
According to Newsweek, the incident took place earlier this month. In the footage, the tourist is seen driving down the Spanish Steps, apparently lost and confused. He is also seen coming to a halt halfway down the 135 steps, exiting the car with a torch in order to examine his surroundings more closely. Then, the 37-year-old foreign national, who was not named, drove his rented Maserati off the stairwell and fled the scene.
The Saudi tourist rented the car in Milan and later travelled to Rome. His illegal manoeuvre caused material damage to the monument.
