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4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Matteo T (9 months ago)
It can be visited only 2 times a month and you need to reserve in advance. But you can see the pyramid very well from outside, especially if you visit the adjacent international graveyard (which I recommend anyway!). From the garden you can see pyramid very close. The inside of the building consists of one single room, so you do not miss too much if you can’t book a visit.
It can be visited only 2 times a month and you need to reserve in advance. But you can see the pyramid very well from outside, especially if you visit the adjacent international graveyard (which I recommend anyway!). From the garden you can see pyramid very close. The inside of the building consists of one single room, so you do not miss too much if you can’t book a visit.
Andrew Hollands (9 months ago)
Such a random find, but really cool! I couldn’t find a way into the area behind the pyramid, and I’m unsure if there is any information there, so you can only really see it from the side of the road. Not something you’d spend more than 10 minutes looking at, but cool nonetheless and worth a visit if you’re in the nearby area.
Such a random find, but really cool! I couldn’t find a way into the area behind the pyramid, and I’m unsure if there is any information there, so you can only really see it from the side of the road. Not something you’d spend more than 10 minutes looking at, but cool nonetheless and worth a visit if you’re in the nearby area.
Brad (10 months ago)
This is a Egyptian style pyramid structure located just beside Porta San Paolo. Seems it was built around 18-12 BC by the Romans as a tomb for Gaius Cestius and incorporated into the defensive Aurelian Wall. The pyramid is 37 metres tall and nearly 30 metres in length at the base. It is a very interesting landmark monument that is somewhat strange to see in the city of Rome. Worth the add-on to visits to Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls which is just two stops south of here on Metro Line B.
This is a Egyptian style pyramid structure located just beside Porta San Paolo. Seems it was built around 18-12 BC by the Romans as a tomb for Gaius Cestius and incorporated into the defensive Aurelian Wall. The pyramid is 37 metres tall and nearly 30 metres in length at the base. It is a very interesting landmark monument that is somewhat strange to see in the city of Rome. Worth the add-on to visits to Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls which is just two stops south of here on Metro Line B.
Rick Rhay (12 months ago)
A couple notes: The best place to see the pyramid is from inside the Protestant Cemetery. They will tell you at the gate to the Protestant Cemetery that you're not allowed to take pictures inside it. Ignore that. They will also "require" that you give them a "donation" to get into the Protestant Cemetery. Do not ignore that. It's €5. Pay it. Back to the pyramid: go to the northeast end of the cemetery, through the portal into the little park area, and the views of the pyramid are much better than from the street. There are dates that they open the pyramid for visitors to go in, but it's only on certain days, and if you're not there that day, then you don't get in. But it's still really cool. So definitely go.
A couple notes: The best place to see the pyramid is from inside the Protestant Cemetery. They will tell you at the gate to the Protestant Cemetery that you're not allowed to take pictures inside it. Ignore that. They will also "require" that you give them a "donation" to get into the Protestant Cemetery. Do not ignore that. It's €5. Pay it. Back to the pyramid: go to the northeast end of the cemetery, through the portal into the little park area, and the views of the pyramid are much better than from the street. There are dates that they open the pyramid for visitors to go in, but it's only on certain days, and if you're not there that day, then you don't get in. But it's still really cool. So definitely go.
Caïna Verrin (13 months ago)
Cool pyramid with an interesting history, hidden chambers and one that’s been destroyed in parts by treasure hunters. Good views from inside the cemetery that has cool cats and friendly staff. Worth having a little poke about and reading up on the place as the signage is falling apart.
Cool pyramid with an interesting history, hidden chambers and one that’s been destroyed in parts by treasure hunters. Good views from inside the cemetery that has cool cats and friendly staff. Worth having a little poke about and reading up on the place as the signage is falling apart.
