Türkiye's Troy exhibition heads to Rome's Colosseum in 2026 cultural diplomacy push

Culture Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has announced a major exhibition on the legendary city of Troy for Italy's Colosseum Archaeological Park. Slated for 2026, the show will feature artifacts from Turkish and Italian museums, highlighted by a performance of the Troy Opera. This marks the third consecutive cultural project from Türkiye to be showcased at the iconic Roman site.
Türkiye’s rich cultural heritage is set for another prominent display in the Italian capital, with a major exhibition focused on the ancient city of Troy scheduled for Rome's Colosseum in 2026. The announcement was made by Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, framing the event as a significant act of cultural diplomacy.
A Continuation of Cultural Showcases
Minister Ersoy revealed the plans on the Turkish social media platform NSosyal, stating, “Once again, we are bringing Türkiye’s unique cultural heritage to the heart of Ancient Rome, the Colobeum. Now it’s Troy’s turn.” This upcoming Troy exhibition will follow two prior successful showcases from Türkiye at the historic venue: the 2023 exhibition on Göbeklitepe and the 2024 Magna Mater exhibition.
Agreement Sealed Through Bilateral Talks
The 2026 exhibition was finalized as a direct outcome of high-level cultural talks between Türkiye and Italy. Ersoy noted that a mutual letter of intent was signed on December 11, following discussions held in Rome last September and in Ankara this December. The collaboration underscores the deepening cultural ties between the two Mediterranean nations.
Artifacts and Opera to Highlight Trojan Narrative
According to the ministerial announcement, the Troy-themed exhibition will be curated with selected works from the collections of museums in both countries, with the Troy Museum in Çanakkale playing a leading role. A centerpiece of the event will be the “Troy Opera,” produced by the State Opera and Ballet General Directorate of Türkiye. This performance aims to bring the epic Trojan narrative to international audiences in Rome through the power of performing arts.
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