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news Scmp World 2026-05-28

Milan Restores Worn Bull Mosaic Testicles in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

A 19th-century floor mosaic of a bull in Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is undergoing restoration after its testicles were worn down by tourists. The tradition involves grinding a heel on the mosaic for good luck.

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