5 things we didn't know about italy last week

To be buried in Rome’s Verano cemetery costs the same as a luxury apartment – €940,000
Italy will be the first European country to prohibit cosmetic breast surgery for girls under 18 years of age
Corruption in Italy rose 229 percent in 2009 compared to 2008
The sale (in excess of €5 million) of the uncensored diaries of Casanova is thought to be the most expensive manuscript sale ever
When it goes on display for only the sixth time in a century, the Turin Shroud is expected to draw two million visitors.

5 comments to 5 things we didn’t know last week about italy

anne

22/02/2010 at 22:03

Interesting little post

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italytutto editor

23/02/2010 at 14:36

Thanks for letting me know. I’ll add it to my lists shortly.
Eleonora

23/02/2010 at 14:37

You provide very interesting and informative news! Even to us locals!!

Grazie
andrew

26/02/2010 at 08:32

€940,000? Does it come with a nice view?
italytutto editor

26/02/2010 at 15:31

Andrew – I don’t think the view is great, and the neighbours are all very old!