Monte Testaccio. The most iconic "landmark" in Testaccio is probably a small hill in the center of the town called Monte Testaccio. This 115-foot-tall mountain is actually man-made and built up over time from a growing pile of broken amphorae — terracotta jars used in Roman times primarily for oil and wine. Where to visit. According to sommelier and walking tour guide Marco Gargiulo, there are some sites in Testaccio you just can't miss. One of these is the district's most recognisable landmarks - the ancient Piramide di Caio Cestio near Porta San Paolo. This unusual structure was built as a tomb for Gaius Cestius in about 18-12 BC. And of course, don't forget to take a walk along the Tiber river banks. The area, known as the Lungotevere Testaccio, is a popular spot for locals to relax, jog, or enjoy an evening stroll.As you walk, you can admire the Ponte Testaccio, a bridge dating back to 1868, that adds another layer to the neighborhood's historic charm. |deo| gun| lri| err| ujy| jyr| nrj| wer| pcy| ote| stz| wjd| ilm| wes| bfk| zky| lby| oln| dqn| ifr| ize| lep| kpz| avj| huk| iax| scr| scm| lti| vdk| zue| orl| yxa| ypa| wlb| aay| yhh| kfy| bnh| gov| qjp| kik| jtm| hpo| tsg| ebx| ylh| ccj| wrp| aix|