A woman with an umbrella browsing a tourist souvenir market stall selling Michelangelo's David novelty items in Venice, Italy.


Italy battles to protect Michelangelo's David's penis: Fears iconic artwork is being 'debased' by cash-in novelty fridge magnets and T-shirts prompts Florence officials to launch court cases. The state's attorney office in Florence has launched a series of court cases invoking Italy's landmark cultural heritage code, which protects artistic treasures from disparaging and unauthorized commercial use.


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Location: Venice, Italy
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