Museums and archaeological areas with the highest income in Italy 2019-2023

Which tourist attractions in Italy have the highest income? The Colosseum archaeological park in Rome recorded the highest figure in 2023. That year, the Colosseum's income amounted to over 79 million euros, the highest figure reported by the renowned attraction to date. The archaeological site of Pompeii and the Uffizi Galleries in Florence, among the most visited museums in Italy, followed in the ranking, with an income of around 52 million and 48 million euros, respectively.

How many people visits museums in Italy every year?

In 2023, the total number of visitors to state museums and similar cultural institutions in Italy, including monuments, archaeological sites, and museum complexes, recovered from the impact of COVID-19, reaching nearly 58 million. That year, Lazio, the region that comprises the city of Rome, ranked as the Italian region with the highest museum attendance, ahead of Campania and Tuscany.

How many museums are there in Italy?

In 2022, the number of museums in Italy totaled over 4,000. Most institutions were classified as museums, galleries, or archives, whereas the country had nearly 300 archaeological parks or sites. That year, Tuscany was the Italian region with the highest number of museums overall, with Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy following behind.