Torrione prenestino, Archaeological monument near Porta Maggiore, Rome, Italy
The Torrione prenestino features a circular structure with a diameter of 41 meters, making it the third largest funerary monument in ancient Rome.
Built during the reign of Emperor Augustus at the end of the first century BC, the mausoleum contained a central travertine burial chamber with three rectangular niches.
The structure transformed into a tower during the Middle Ages, and the Rufini family later used it as a wine cellar in the fifteenth century.
The monument stands at coordinates 41.892067 latitude and 12.529698 longitude, accessible from Prenestina-Giovenale and Piazzale Prenestino tram stops on lines 5, 14, and 19.
The burial chamber connects to the exterior through a covered corridor, with the entrance positioned on the opposite side of Via Prenestina.
Location: Roma Capitale
Address: Via Prenestina, 35
GPS coordinates: 41.89207,12.52970
Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:20
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