Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella

The great drum-shaped tomb built for Cecilia Metella between 30 and 10 BC, later absorbed into the medieval Caetani castle; the Appian Way's best-known landmark.

Coming up at Cecilia Metella

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Recurring shows are placed on their next date. Every listing was read off the venue's own page by a person; prices are the printed ones.

Oct31Secret Metella: Guided Tour of the Mausoleum's Hidden SideSaturdayDedicated ticket required · booking advised
Nov1Free First Sunday at the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella1ST SUNDAY · 9 AM · next Sun, Nov 1, 9:00 AMThe Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella and the Castrum Caetani, Via Appia Antica 161, are free on the first Sunday of the month (1 November and 6 December 2026), 9 AM–4:30 PM with last entry 30 minutes before closing. Get the free 'Domenica al Museo' ticket on the Musei Italiani site or app, or at the entrance totems (card payment only). Note that the nearby Capo di Bove complex is closed for restoration.Free · ticket required
Nov4Free Admission Day at the Mausoleum of Cecilia MetellaWednesday, 9:00 AMOn Wednesday 4 November 2026 (National Unity and Armed Forces Day) the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella and Castrum Caetani, Via Appia Antica 161, are free with a '4 novembre' ticket, 9 AM–4:30 PM, last entry 30 minutes before closing. Tickets come from the Musei Italiani site or app, or the totems on site.Free · ticket required

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Questions people ask

Where is Cecilia Metella?＋

Via Appia Antica 161, 00179 Roma, in Appia Antica. Metro A to Arco di Travertino, then bus 660; or bus 118 (Villa dei Quintili/Centro Storico line).

What's on at Cecilia Metella?＋

3 upcoming listings on our calendar; the next is Secret Metella: Guided Tour of the Mausoleum's Hidden Side on Saturday, October 31 at 11:00 AM.

How much do events at Cecilia Metella cost?＋

2 listings are free.

Does Cecilia Metella have anything on weekends or evenings?＋

Of the 3 dated listings, 2 fall on a weekend and 0 start at 5pm or later.

How do I book at Cecilia Metella?＋

On Cecilia Metella's own website or booking page, linked from each listing. We read the dates and prices off it by hand and do not sell tickets.

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