article_snippet.sent: There are nearly 5,000 "gems" scattered across the country, ranging from museums to archaeological areas and monuments.
article_snippet.sent: Symbola Foundation estimates that culture and art, if well exploited, could generate a turnover of 214 billion euros a year, amounting to 15.3% of GDP.
article_snippet.sent: Entrance tickets to the Coliseum, Italy's top site that each year lures more than 6 million tourists, cost a maximum of 12 euros.
article_snippet.sent: Matera's rock crypts are 5 euros.
article_snippet.sent: The first time I visited Westminster Abbey in London, and St. Patrick's church in Dublin, I was shocked to find out I had to pay to get in.
article_snippet.sent: And it was quite expensive, too.
article_snippet.sent: The Uffizi Galleries' secret cellars are stacked with 2,500 forgotten masterpieces, which could be leased out to privates.