Italy's 358 state museums in 2018
generated 27 billion euros, or 1.6% of gross domestic product,
according to a report out Monday.
The museums employed 117,000 people and generated earnings of
278 million euros on 53 million visitors, said the report by the
Boston Consulting Group for the culture ministry, entitled
"Culture: Strategic Lever for the Country's Growth".
The report was presented by Culture Minister Dario
Franceschini.
"Investing in culture and our museum patrimony is good for
minds, souls, and also very good for the economy of the
country", he said.
"There is still a great deal of work to be done, and a lot of
resources are needed".
photo: queue at Uffizi Gallery in Florence
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