Pyramid of Cestius

This striking white travertine pyramid rises unexpectedly from modern Rome, a 36-meter testament to one wealthy Roman's Egyptian ambitions built around 18 BCE. Standing in the shadow of the Aurelian Walls near the Protestant Cemetery, it feels like a fragment of another world, blending seamlessly with its ancient surroundings despite its exotic design. The pyramid remains one of the best-preserved Roman structures and offers a fascinating glimpse into how Egypt captivated the Roman imagination during the imperial age.