Plans to restore ancient Roman Colosseum meet with anger from Italian Restorers Association . They claim privately - funded plans will use non - specialist staff to clean and restore amphitheater . Colosseum Director refutes claim , says restoration project is hiring architectural restorers , ` ` not just workmen . '' Monument in need of funds and protection , demands cessation of all traffic around it .
Plans to restore ancient Roman Colosseum meet with anger from Italian Restorers Association . Restorers allege privately-funded plans will use non-specialist builders to clean and restore amphitheater . Colosseum Director refutes claim , says restoration project is hiring architectural restorers , `` not just workmen . '' Monument in need of funds and protection measures including cessation of car traffic around it .