Pyramid of Cestius, Ancient pyramid tomb in Rome, Italy
The white marble pyramid rises 36 meters high near Porta San Paolo, featuring steep angles and a rectangular burial chamber inside the concrete structure.
Built between 18 and 12 BC as a tomb for Gaius Cestius, the pyramid reflects Roman architectural adaptations following their conquest of Egypt in 30 BC.
The pyramid influenced European art during the Middle Ages, with artists incorporating its distinct shape in their representations of Egyptian structures in paintings and mosaics.
The monument opens Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with Saturday hours from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
This pyramid stands as the only remaining pyramid in Rome, integrated into the Aurelian Walls built between 271 and 275 AD for city defense.
Location: Roma Capitale
Inception: 12 BCE
Height: 36.4 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Ministero dei beni e delle attività culturali e del turismo
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00; Saturday 9:00-14:00
Phone: +39065743193
Email: ss-abap-rm@beniculturali.it
Website: https://coopculture.it/heritage.cfm?id=59#
GPS coordinates: 41.87639,12.48083
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:11
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