Plans to cover the floor of the Roman Colosseum have sparked debate in Italy, after a culture minister suggested covering the tunnels that have long been visible to visitors.
The idea has drawn criticism from those who want to keep the 2000 year-old arena as it is and others who say the project would cost millions during a time of careful spending in Italy.
Our correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports from Rome.
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