Sights & landmarks
Monte Testaccio
Monte Testaccio is an artificial hill built from millions of discarded Roman amphora fragments. The Testaccio neighbourhood around it adds food, market life, and a more local rhythm to an archaeology-focused Rome itinerary.
Questions travellers ask
What is Monte Testaccio?
Monte Testaccio is an artificial hill built from millions of discarded Roman amphora fragments. The Testaccio neighbourhood around it adds food, market life, and a more local rhythm to an archaeology-focused Rome itinerary.
Build this into your Rome day
Use this place as an anchor, then layer nearby stops and a little breathing room around it.