Romans Say, 'Color Me Angry.'

While the Eternal City is slowly being repainted in more 'historically accurate' shades, many citizens claim the policy deprives the city of its 'soul.'

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July 2, 2004, 5:00 AM PDT

By Jeffrey Goodman

Under Claudio Strinati, the superintendent of museums, historic buildings undergoing restoration must conform to his office's strict color scheme. For most Renaissance-era structures, this means abandoning the rich hues of southern Italy for the 'original' colors - mostly a mix of pastels and whites. Residents and tourists alike decry the loss of the city's "traditional epidermis."

Thanks to Jeffrey Goodman

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