The statue of Michelangelo's David is at risk of toppling over

Florence (Italy) - The statue of David, a masterpiece of the Renaissance artist Michelangelo, is at risk of tipping over, according to experts from the University of Perugia. The cause is the crowds of tourists who come daily to admire this symbol of Florence, writes the British BBC.
Scientists assert that the statue is at risk of falling due to its size, shape, and poor quality of the marble from which it is carved. However, they warn that the greatest danger to David comes from the vibrations caused by the footsteps of tourists passing by. Therefore, they want to protect it from these vibrations, which they estimate would cost around one million euros (approximately 24 million crowns).
This warning comes at a time when a detailed study of the statue showed that cracks filled during a major restoration four years ago have reopened. These restoration works, carried out during the 500th anniversary of the statue's completion, sparked controversy because distilled water was used, which some claim could damage the statue.