The non-Catholic (Protestant) Cemetary in Rome is an historic jewel. It is a private cemetery in…read morethe Testaccio section of Rome, near Porta San Paolo and adjacent to the Pyramid of Cestius -- an Egyptian-style pyramid built around 15 BC. I came here to see the graves of English poets John Keats and Percy Bysshe Shelley, two of my favorites from English literature. The cemetary itself is well maintained. It was a rainy day when I visited; the ground and granite steps were slippery. Be prepared to leave a donation of at least 5€ for the cemetery's maintenance.

Commonly called "The Protestant Cemetery in Rome," this quiet space is best known for the graves of…read moreKeats and Shelly. However, the most moving sculpture here--and perhaps in any cemetery--is the Angel of Grief atop the tomb of Emelyn Story, carved by her husband The rules of the cemetery prohibit photos of the graves on social media. I am respecting that rule but here are outside photos of the entrance. They also request a donation of at least five euros for entry. Tucked behind the pyramid of Cestius, it's is not easy to find. The entrance is a couple hundred meters off via Marmorata on via Caio Cestio.