Testaccio Map Poster, Rome
41.8760° N, 12.4750° E
Testaccio takes its name from Monte Testaccio, an artificial hill of 35 meters formed by millions of Roman amphora shards stacked over four centuries. Once the slaughterhouse district, now a gastronomic hotspot, Testaccio unfolds a gridded, airy street plan rare in Rome. Gift a map poster capturing the orderly geometry of this quarter where Roman culinary tradition was born.
Key Streets & Landmarks
Monte Testaccio
Testaccio Market
Pyramid of Cestius
MACRO Testaccio
Did you know?
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Monte Testaccio, an artificial hill 35 meters high, is entirely made of Roman amphora fragments (testae) accumulated between the 1st and 3rd centuries.
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The Pyramid of Cestius, 36.4 meters tall, was built around 12 BC as the tomb of magistrate Gaius Cestius, during the Roman fashion for all things Egyptian.
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The Mercato di Testaccio, opened in 2012, has 43 stalls and is considered by Romans as the city's best food market for traditional popular cuisine.
Neighborhood Vibe
Testaccio is the Rome tourists don't see — and that's precisely what makes it irresistible. The Mercato di Testaccio is the temple of Roman popular cuisine: supplì, coda alla vaccinara, carciofi alla giudia. Monte Testaccio, that hill of ancient shards, harbors wine cellars and clubs in its flanks. The Pyramid of Cestius, a surreal relic of Roman Egyptomania, stands guard at the district's entrance. Authentic, food-obsessed, unpretentious.
Discover on foot
Start at the Pyramid of Cestius, the surreal monument that marks the neighborhood entrance. Walk past the Non-Catholic Cemetery, where Keats and Shelley rest, then reach Monte Testaccio. Head down Via Galvani, lined with restaurants and clubs in the ancient caves carved into the amphora hill. Visit the Mercato di Testaccio for a lunch of suppli and carciofi alla giudia. Continue to Lungotevere Testaccio along the Tiber, then end with a stroll through the quiet residential streets where Roman daily life unfolds far from tourist crowds.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Testaccio easy to reach?
Yes, the Piramide metro station (line B) is at the neighborhood entrance, next to the Pyramid of Cestius. The area is also accessible by tram (line 3) and bus. From the historic center, it is a 15-minute walk via Ponte Sublicio.
What is Monte Testaccio?
Monte Testaccio is a 35-meter artificial hill entirely made of Roman amphora fragments. Between the 1st and 3rd centuries, olive oil amphorae imported from Spain were broken and stacked here near the river port. Today, clubs and restaurants occupy the caves carved into the hill.
Why give a Testaccio map poster as a gift?
Testaccio offers an authentically Roman street plan, far from tourist circuits. The poster reveals the contrast between the Tiber, the amphora hill and the regular geometry of the working-class streets. It is an original gift for a foodie, a lover of secret Rome or an admirer of authentic dolce vita.
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