Troy-themed exhibition to be held at Colosseum in Rome, says Turkish minister

‘The exhibition will be prepared with works selected from the collections of Turkish and Italian museums, foremost among them the Troy Museum, and will be crowned with the Troy Opera,' says Mehmet Nuri Ersoy”

Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced that a Troy-themed exhibition will take place at Rome’s Colosseum in 2026.

Sharing the news on the Turkish social media platform NSosyal, Ersoy said Türkiye will once again present its cultural heritage at one of Ancient Rome’s most iconic landmarks, noting that Troy will be the next focus.

He explained that the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Troy will be showcased at the Colosseum Archaeological Park, following previous exhibitions such as Gobeklitepe: The Mystery of a Sacred Place last year and Magna Mater this year. Authorities have now agreed to move forward with a Troy-centered exhibition.

Ersoy added that the decision was finalized through bilateral meetings held in Rome and Ankara, resulting in a letter of intent signed on Dec. 11. The exhibition will feature selected artifacts from Turkish and Italian museum collections, particularly from the Troy Museum, and will be complemented by the Troy Opera, produced by the Ministry’s State Opera and Ballet. Through this combination of archaeology and performing arts, the story of Troy will be presented to international audiences in Rome.