According to a report released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Wednesday, visitors to Greek museums increased by 11.9% in April 2014 and revenues from entrance tickets increased by 33.9% compared to the same month last year.

Regarding archaeological sites, ELSTAT said that the number of visitors rose 25.2% in April 2014, while revenues increased 29.2% compared to April 2013.

The same report stated that for the period January-April 2014, there were 12.6% more visitors to museums and revenues rose by 19%, compared to the same period last year.

In the period January-April 2014, the number of visitors in archaeological sites rose by 24.9% and revenues increased by 21.5% compared to the same period last year.