Roman Colosseum draws record crowds as Italian tourism surges
The Roman Colosseum attracted nearly 15 million tourists last year, becoming the most popular landmark in Italy. The Uffizi Gallery and Pompeii were also among the country's top-visited places.
The year 2024 proved to be a record-breaking year for Italian tourism. According to the Italian Ministry of Culture, the number of visitors to landmarks and museums surpassed 60 million, marking an increase of 5% compared to the previous year. Ticket revenues amounted to over £333 million.
Colosseum leads the way
The Roman Colosseum, visited by nearly 15 million people, generated revenues of almost £89 million. It remains the most popular landmark in Italy, consistently attracting tourists from around the globe.
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence ranked second, with 5.3 million visitors and ticket revenues of £54 million. Pompeii came in third, with 4.2 million visitors and approximately £48 million in revenues. To protect the ancient city, a daily limit of 20,000 tourists was introduced.
The Roman Pantheon took fourth place in the ranking, attracting 4 million tourists and generating revenues of nearly £13 million. The Accademia Gallery in Florence ranked fifth, with 2 million visitors and revenues of £24 million.
Jubilee year
Due to the ongoing Jubilee Year and the election of a new pope, the results for 2025 are expected to be even higher. Rome and Italy are exceptionally popular with tourists from all over the world this year.
