Pyramid of Cestius Piramide Cestia
The Pyramid of Cestius is an archaeological site, pyramid, and mausoleum in Rome, Italy. This Italian national heritage site stands 36 m tall and covers an area of 0.001 km2. It was named after Gaius Cestius Epulo and is the 56th most looked-up sight in Italy on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is 2 km from Rome and 13 km from Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport. For weather, July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 30 °C and the least rain, at about 22 mm to 29 mm. November is the wettest month with about 110 mm of rain. December and October have about 97 mm and 102 mm of rain. January and February are the coldest months, with daily lows of 4 °C.
Nearby sights include Santa Sabina at 0.9 km, the Baths of Caracalla at 1.1 km, and Circus Maximus at 1.1 km. Palatine Hill is 1.4 km away, and the Arch of Constantine is 1.7 km from the site. The Pyramid of Cestius is open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00, and on Saturday from 09:00 to 14:00. Admission costs €5.50 plus a booking fee.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is November, with about 110 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 65 | 65 | 56 | 73 | 51 | 30 | 22 | 29 | 70 | 102 | 110 | 97 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
