Rome's Colosseum cleaner after magnate-funded restoration

ROME (AP) — The Colosseum has emerged more imposing than ever after its most extensive restoration, a multimillion-euro cleaning to remove a dreary, undignified patina of soot and grime from the ancient arena that has been assailed by pollution in traffic-clogged Rome.

Company founder Diego Della Valle responded to a call to the private sector to help Italy's chronically anemic coffers in caring for its archaeological treasures.