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Troy-Rome exhibition

Name: Troy-Rome exhibition
Start: 2026-06-12
End: 2026-10-18
Location: Rome

The Troy-Rome exhibition is held at Rome’s iconic Colosseum from June 12 to October 18, 2026. This exhibition showcases the shared historical heritage of Türkiye and Italy, tracing narratives from the Trojan War and Homer’s "Iliad" to Aeneas’ journey and the Anatolian origins of Rome's founders.

Date: Jun 12 - Oct 18, 2026
Location: Rome
Status: Ongoing

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Event summary

Highlights

Held at Rome's iconic Colosseum
Explores shared historical narratives between Türkiye and Italy
Traces history from the Trojan War to the founding of Rome

The Troy-Rome exhibition, a significant cultural diplomacy initiative, takes place at the historic Colosseum in Rome, Italy. Running from June 12 through October 18, 2026, the exhibition explores the deep historical connections and shared heritage between Türkiye and Italy.

The exhibition's narrative spans from the legendary Trojan War and Homer’s "Iliad" to Aeneas’ journey to Italy and the Anatolian origins of Rome’s founders. It showcases how these ancient stories form a shared historical foundation for both nations.

Organized as a cultural cooperation project between the Turkish and Italian culture ministries, the event was jointly curated by the Colosseum Archaeological Park and Türkiye’s General Directorate for Cultural Heritage and Museums. The exhibition aims to strengthen bilateral ties and promote Türkiye’s cultural heritage internationally, leveraging historical and archaeological heritage as a means of dialogue and development.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Colosseum; www.dailysabah.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Rome

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