Protestant Cemetery of Rome (Cimitero Acattolico di Roma) Tours and Tickets

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While there’s no official entrance fee for the Protestant Cemetery of Rome, the cemetery suggests a donation of €5 per visitor. You can also visit on a guided tour—prices vary, but start from around US$60.

The Protestant Cemetery of Rome is open daily: Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm, and Sunday from 9am to 1pm. The last entrance is half an hour before closing. Aim to visit the outdoor site in the morning, especially in the summer when daytime temperatures are regularly high.

The Protestant Cemetery of Rome is easy to reach via public transportation, especially if you’re coming from the Colosseum or Termini station. If traveling by metro, take line B to Piramide station, about a 10-minute walk from the cemetery. If you’re coming from Trastevere, take tram line 3 to Marmorata/Galvani.

Several famous figures are laid to rest at the Protestant Cemetery of Rome, including the English poet John Keats and the Italian political theorist Antonio Gramsci. You can search for specific names in the cemetery’s database or book a guided tour to find out about the many artists, scientists, and other luminaries buried there.

The Protestant Cemetery of Rome is next door to the Pyramid of Caius Cestius, an ancient Egyptian-style tomb jutting out from Rome’s city walls in the neighborhood of Testaccio. Also nearby is the Orange Garden, a public park with stunning views of the city, and Aventine Hill (Aventino), home to the Knights of Malta villa with its famous keyhole peering out at St. Peter’s Basilica.