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Fake Greek Theater Built in Italy | Eau Claire News
A rogue Italian builder named Franco Malosso fooled tourists and archaeologists alike by constructing a fake ancient Greek theater in the Veneto region, charging up to 40 euros per ticket for an experience he claimed was thousands of years old. Built with modern materials and artificially aged props, the site—dubbed “Anfiteatro Berico”—was riddled with inaccuracies: wrong shape, misleading name implying coastal location, and a history that never existed. Despite its glaring flaws, visitors raved about its charm, while experts called it “diabolical.” Authorities shut it down after catching…
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