After conquering Egypt in 30 BC, Egyptomania began to overtake Rome with numerous artifacts and copies erupting all around the city. Among them were two pyramids; the only one that remains is the 120-foot-tall Pyramid of Cestius.

It was originally built for a wealthy Roman about whom not much is known, except for an inscription located on the pyramid’s southeast side. It was documented in his will that the pyramid, made of cement and brick covered in white marble, was completed in 330 days. Stories during the middle ages claimed the two pyramids were tombs of Remus and Romulus, the founders of Rome. The best access is from the Protestant Cemetery on the northwest side.

Via Raffaele Persichetti, 00153, Rome, Italy, Phone: +39-06-39-96-77-00

Campo de Fiori Casina Delle Civette Colosseum Galleria Borghese Galleria Sciarra Keats Shelley Memorial House Meridian Line of the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs Museo Nazionale delle Pasta Alimentari (National Pasta Museum) Pantheon Piazza Venezia Pyramid of Cestius Quartiere Coppede Roman Forum Santa Maria Della Concezione Spanish Steps St. Peter’s Basilica The Mithraeum at Circus Maximus The Roman Guy Torre Argentina (Roman Cat Sanctuary) Katie Parla Trevi Fountain Vatican Museums Casa Mia Villa Borghese Gardens Zuccari Palace

Explore more: Italy > How to Get to Know Rome, Italy in a Few Days

Plan Your Trip

Get Ready to Go!

Need some more help?


Go to travel reservations.