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flag Rome is cutting down 12 unstable 120-year-old umbrella pines near the Colosseum after safety tests and recent collapses.

flag Rome has begun removing aging umbrella pines along Via dei Fori Imperiali near the Colosseum after tests found 12 of 36 examined trees were unstable and at risk of falling. flag The move follows three recent tree collapses that injured three people, prompting a road closure and safety concerns. flag The 120-year-old trees, weakened by climate extremes and pests, are being cut down as part of a broader preservation effort. flag The city plans to replace them with new pines and partially reopen the area soon.

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