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AMOUNTS PUMPED IN BY ASIANS
€1m
How much Malaysian businessman Francis Yeoh donated to the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma to fund maintenance work and the creation of new operas.
€2m
How much Japanese textile tycoon Yuzo Yagi donated to restore the Cestius Pyramid.
€780k
How much Japanese luxury fashion firm Kuipo forked out for Palazzo Vecchio's makeover.
€65k
How much plastics magnate Aloke Lohia gave to restore the bronze and stone "sea monsters" statues decorating the baroque fountain built by master Francesco Tacca.
€57k
How much Petrochem chief executive Yogesh Metha donated to restyle the gorgeous fountain rising in front of Santa Croce basilica.
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UP FOR RENT
These locations are available for rent for private events, including weddings and corporate dinners:
• Forte Belvedere castle: €300,000 (S$465,000)
• Uffizi Gallery's terrace: From €25,000
• Ponte Vecchio: From €20,000
• Piazza Ognissanti: From €20,000
• Palazzo Vecchio's "Red Room": From €3,000
• Palazzo Vecchio's "Salone dei Cinquecento": From €5,000
• Complex Giardino dell Rose (Rose Garden palace): From €4,000
• Villa Vogel: From €3,500
• Bardini Museum's hall: From €3,500