# Turkey and Italy cultural cooperation and tourism

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-and-italy-cultural-cooperation-and-tourism
> Updated: 2026-11-01T07:35:12.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

A collaborative cultural project titled ‘Troy and Rome: Myths, Legends, and Stories of the Ancient Mediterranean’ was held at the Colosseum in Rome from June 11 to October 18, 2026. The exhibition, a joint initiative between the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Italian Ministry of Culture, attracted over 2 million visitors. It focused on the Trojan War, the myths of Homer’s Iliad, and the Anatolian origins of Rome’s founders to promote cultural diplomacy.

Following the exhibition, archaeological sites in Çanakkale, Turkey, reported a significant increase in tourism. During the first nine months of 2026, the Troy Museum, Troy Archaeological Site, and Assos Archaeological Site saw a 32.2 percent rise in visitors compared to the previous year. This growth, including an 80 percent surge at the Assos site, was attributed to international cultural developments such as the Troy and Rome exhibition.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-01: Troy archaeological sites see 32 percent visitor increase

Visitor numbers at Turkey's Troy Museum, Troy, and Assos archaeological sites rose by over 32 percent in the first nine months of 2026, driven by international film and exhibition interest.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/troy-archaeological-sites-see-32-percent-visitor-increase

### 2026-10-19: Colosseum hosts Troy and Rome exhibition attracting 2 million visitors

The ‘Troy and Rome’ exhibition at Rome’s Colosseum drew over 2 million visitors, showcasing the shared historical links and Anatolian origins of Roman mythology through a Turkish-Italian collaboration.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colosseum-hosts-troy-and-rome-exhibition-attracting-2-million-visitors

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