Troy Exhibition in Rome Welcomes Millions of Visitors
The Troy exhibition held in the capital of Italy attracted great interest, being visited by more than two million art lovers.
Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced that the Troy and Rome exhibition, opened at the Colosseum in Italy, reached 2,066,178 visitors.
Visitor Record of the Exhibition Announced
Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced that the Troy and Rome exhibition, opened at the Colosseum within the scope of cultural cooperation with Italy, reached 2,066,178 visitors.
Hundreds of Artifacts Met with Visitors
Stating that 221 artifacts from the museums affiliated with the ministry took place in the exhibition, Ersoy expressed that a total of over 300 artifacts, including pieces brought from Italian and Vatican museums, were presented to the appreciation of art lovers.
Common Historical Heritage is Narrated to the World
It was emphasized that the exhibition tells the world about the common historical heritage extending from the Trojan War to Homer's Iliad, from Aeneas's journey to Italy to the Anatolian origin of Rome's founders.
Cultural Diplomacy and Relations Are Strengthening
It was stated that with the exhibition, which will remain open until October 18, cultural values are promoted on an international scale and the ties between Turkey and Italy are strengthened through cultural diplomacy.
Historical and Mythological Ties Are Examined
The curatorship of the exhibition, which opened to visitors on June 12 under the name Troia e Roma, was jointly undertaken by the Colosseum Archaeological Park and the Ministry's Directorate General of Cultural Assets and Museums.