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Art thieves in Sevilla steal a fake El Greco

Art heists don’t always go as planned—just ask the thieves in Paradas, Sevilla, who broke into a church on Christmas Eve and made off with a replica, not the real El Greco masterpiece! The original La Magdalena Penitente, a treasure for locals, was safe behind iron bars, while the copy was on display for visitors. This mix-up has everyone in town talking about how we protect our cultural heritage, especially in small communities. What do you think: Should historic sites ramp up security, or is this just a hilarious case of criminal karma? #Entertainment #Painting #ArtHeist