Monte Testaccio (Mount of Shards)

Monte Testaccio, located in the district of the same name in Rome, is a unique artificial hill, entirely composed of Roman amphora sherds. This archaeological monument, approximately 36 meters high, is the result of centuries of commercial and industrial activity in ancient Rome, and is also known as the “Mount of Sherds”. The name “Testaccio” […]

Fountain of Amphorae

The Fountain of the Amphorae, located in the heart of Piazza Testaccio in Rome, is a work of art that perfectly embodies the history and identity of the Testaccio district. Designed by architect Pietro Lombardi in 1927, the fountain is a direct tribute to Monte Testaccio, the artificial hill composed almost entirely of fragments of […]

Former slaughterhouse

The former Testaccio Slaughterhouse is a fascinating example of how 19th-century industrial architecture can be transformed to meet contemporary cultural and social needs. Inaugurated in 1891 and designed by architect Gioacchino Ersoch, the Slaughterhouse complex was one of the largest and most modern slaughterhouses in Europe. The area covered approximately 105,000 square meters, with pavilions […]

Non-Catholic Cemetery

The Non-Catholic Cemetery of Rome, also known as the Protestant Cemetery, is a place of extraordinary beauty and tranquility, located in the Testaccio district, next to the majestic Pyramid of Caius Cestius and a section of the ancient Aurelian Walls. Founded in the early 18th century, it is one of the oldest continuously used cemeteries […]

Centrale Montemartini

The Montemartini Power Plant is one of the most fascinating and unique museums in Rome, located in the Ostiense district. Inaugurated in 1997, the decommissioned power plant has been transformed into a museum of classical art, creating an extraordinary contrast between ancient Roman statues and 20th-century industrial machines. The museum houses a vast collection of […]