tldrdailynews.com logo

Milan Restores Iconic Bull Mosaic After Tourists Wore Down Its 'Lucky Spot'

1 min read
Source: BBC
Milan Restores Iconic Bull Mosaic After Tourists Wore Down Its 'Lucky Spot'
Photo: BBC
TL;DR Summary

A famous bull mosaic in Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is being restored after daily heel-spinning by tourists wore away its pink tiles, believed to bring luck; artisan Gianluca Galli is cutting new stone pieces by hand to restore it.

Topics:world#bull-mosaic#culture#galleria-vittorio-emanuele-ii#milan#restoration#tourism
Share this article
  1. Milan gives bull mosaic testicles worn down by spinning tourists some TLC  BBC
  2. Milan restores bull mosaic’s testicles worn down by pirouetting tourists  The Guardian
  3. Licensable picture: Milano, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, restauro mosaico Toro  reutersconnect.com
  4. Milan, consumed by tourists the Bull of the Gallery: it is under restoration  finestresullarte.info
  5. Milan restores bull mosaic's testicles eroded by tourists in quirky tradition  Wanted in Milan

Reading Insights

Total Reads

0

Unique Readers

22

Time Saved

1 min

vs 1 min read

Condensed

79%

193 → 40 words

Want the full story? Read the original article

Read on BBC