Tourist Breaks Swarovski-Encrusted Chair at Verona Museum

Verona Museum's Swarovski-Encrusted Chair Destroyed by Tourist Verona, Italy – In a surprising turn of events, a priceless art piece at the Palazzo Maffei museum in Verona was damaged by a careless tourist on June 13, 2025. The incident, captured on security cameras, shows a tourist sitting on a chair encrusted with hundreds of Swarovski crystals, causing it to collapse. The tourist and their companion immediately fled the scene. "It was shocking," said a museum spokesperson, who wished to remain anonymous. "The chair is a unique work of art, and the damage was significant. Fortunately, our restoration team was able to repair the chair within days." The museum has since launched a public awareness campaign emphasizing the importance of respecting and protecting cultural heritage. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of art and the need for responsible behavior in museums and cultural spaces. The quick repair of the chair and the museum's proactive response offer a positive conclusion to an otherwise unfortunate event.