Model Of Basilica Of San Simplicio Di Olbia Vandalized
Case information
Incident date
Country
Italy
Place
Olbia
Categories
Social Hostility / Intolerance
Attack Against
Faith
Hate Crime & Violent Incidents
Vandalism (all)
Vandalism of Public Christian Symbol
Place of Incident
Public Christian Symbol (outside place of worship)
Bias Indicators
Significance of Property/Structure/Location to religious community
Reported to Police
Yes
Response of Local Authorities
Unknown
Image credit: Museum Civitatense Basilica di San Simplicio
The model of the basilica of San Simplicio in Olbia, a meticulous reconstruction and a symbol of the city, was damaged by vandals. Unknown perpetrators broke the roof and the top of the facade. This incident occurred while the city was on lock-down due to the corona virus. It was not the first time the monument had been vandalized.
