The number of visitors to the Colosseum archaeological park in the Italian capital increased from 9 million 312 thousand in 2022 to 12 million 212 thousand in 2023, or approximately 24%. AGI reported this on April 1.
In general, at the end of 2023 there is a notable increase in visitors in almost all Italian museums and archaeological parks, but the Colosseum stands out among other attractions along with Pompeii and the Uffizi Gallery.
“Culture can become an important factor in socioeconomic development,” said the Italian Minister of Culture, Gennaro Sangiuliano, who in the morning visited the archaeological park of the Colosseum, open during Holy Week and Easter Monday for free visits, such as all state museums, galleries, squares and places of culture.
“I am here, ideally, to thank all the workers of the Italian museum system who,” Sangiuliano stressed, “with their work on this holiday make it possible to use our exceptional assets: archaeological parks, museums. I thank you for your civic commitment. the passion they put into their work.”
Source: Rossa Primavera
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