The non-Catholic cemetery is right next to it (though you have to walk around the block to the entrance). In there are buried Keats, Shelley, and Gramsci among others, attended by a colony of cats.
Right rond the corner is a very unassuming hill, that is circled by night clubs. That hill is the oldest mass garbage disposal we know of.
It’s called monte Testaccio where millions of Roman amphorae used for olive oil were discarded. The hill played an important role in religious festivities.
Quite a fun landmark in this area of the city. It’s easy to miss, as it’s Rome and there’s important history on every corner.
I cant believe i spent a week in Rome and didn’t even know about this. Its right near the train station!
The non-Catholic cemetery is right next to it (though you have to walk around the block to the entrance). In there are buried Keats, Shelley, and Gramsci among others, attended by a colony of cats.
Haha “technically the cats own the property”
Right rond the corner is a very unassuming hill, that is circled by night clubs. That hill is the oldest mass garbage disposal we know of.
It’s called monte Testaccio where millions of Roman amphorae used for olive oil were discarded. The hill played an important role in religious festivities.
Quite a fun landmark in this area of the city. It’s easy to miss, as it’s Rome and there’s important history on every corner.