August bank holiday, Colosseum and Pompeii the most visited cultural sites

In the long August bank holiday, the most visited cultural sites were the Colosseum Archaeological Park (95,853) and Pompeii Archaeological Park (62,269), followed by the Uffizi, the Pantheon, the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence, the Reggia di Caserta, the National Museum of Castel Sant’Angelo, Villae - Villa d’Este, the Pitti Palace, and to finish the top ten by the Reggia di Venaria.

On August bank holiday alone, the Colosseum was visited by 24,191 people, while the Archaeological Park of Pompeii was visited by 13,305.

Commenting on the numbers for admissions to state museums and archaeological parks, Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano said, “Our museums are a wealth of the nation, they strengthen the identity and awareness of our history. They are an essential part of the beauty that Italy offers its citizens and the world. Every museum is a cultural experience that deserves to be lived. Such relevant numbers confirm that we are doing a good job. First and foremost, I thank those who, during these vacation days, have worked to ensure the usability of the sites. Yesterday, I personally went to the Colosseum and the National Roman Museum to meet with some of the workers who were there on August bank holiday. Thank you for their efforts.”

August bank holiday, Colosseum and Pompeii the most visited cultural sites

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