Non-Catholic Cemetery of Rome - Free Audio Guide

Rome, Lazio, Italy

Cimitero acattolico di Roma, Testaccio, Municipio Roma I, Roma, Roma Capitale, Lazio, Italia

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The Cimitero acattolico di Roma, known as the Non-Catholic Cemetery, is a historic burial site situated in Rome, Italy. Founded in 1716 and officially opened in 1821, it houses the remains of distinguished individuals such as poets John Keats and Percy Bysshe Shelley, as well as politician Antonio Gramsci. The cemetery holds cultural significance, representing religious diversity in a largely Catholic city. Visitors can wander through beautiful tombstones and memorials among cypress trees and blooming flowers. Open to the public daily with no admission charge, the cemetery is located near the Pyramid of Cestius and is easily accessible via public transport.