More than 15,000 Vespas from across the world swarm Rome as iconic scooter celebrates anniversary

The Independent World Saturday 27 June 2026, 11:42 UTC By David Biller and Trisha Thomas 1 min read

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Enthusiasts from across Europe, England, San Francisco, Australia’s Gold Coast, and the Philippines gathered

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More than 15,000 Vespas from across the world swarm Rome as iconic scooter celebrates anniversary

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