Walk in Testaccio: between Romans and Romantics

Welcome to Testaccio, a district that has its roots in the 2nd century BC We will take an authentic journey through time, from the remains of the Roman age to the settlements of the Fascist era, up to the most modern structures. The tour begins behind the Pyramid of Caius Cestius, enigmatic and mysterious, to continue to discover the Emporium, the ancient commercial port of Rome. Between fountains and stumbling blocks, we observe the architecture of the Fascist era and introduce the industrial establishments of the 1900s, such as the former slaughterhouse. A stop will not be missing in front of the Non-Catholic Cemetery, a magical place where some of the most important writers of English Romanticism rest, as well as famous figures of Italian culture, including Andrea Camilleri and Antonio Gramsci. The visit will end in front of Monte Testaccio, nicknamed "Monte dei Cocci", the unmistakable symbol of the district.
If you are looking for a rich tour, which ranges from archeology to the contemporary, you are in the right place. You will discover Testaccio under another guise: an ancient, traditional and industrial district, endowed with a special "romantic" vein.

Highlights of the tour:

1 Porta San Paolo
2 Pyramid of Caius Cestius
3 Non-Catholic Cemetery
4 Via Marmorata
5 Testaccio Square
6 Emporium Square
7 Square of Santa Maria Liberatrice
8 New Testaccio Market
9 Monte dei Cocci
10 Former slaughterhouse


NB If requested , it will be possible to visit the Non-Catholic Cemetery, providing explanations about the most important characters buried there (each participant is advised to leave a donation of € 5.00).