Italy 1943–1945
Rome War Cemetery, Testaccio
War cemetery (Commonwealth)
The story
A small, walled Commonwealth cemetery of 426 graves, used mainly for the garrison after the liberation, with some soldiers and airmen who died as prisoners in Rome. It sits in a quiet corner of Testaccio beside the Protestant Cemetery and a short walk from Porta San Paolo.
What to look for
Note the airmen and the prisoners of war; the Protestant Cemetery next door holds Keats and Shelley.
Plan your visit
CWGC. Via Nicola Zabaglia 50, near Piramide metro. For security it is locked outside gardeners' hours (Mon–Fri about 08:00–15:00). Check before you go.
- Open
- May be visited any time; padlocked outside gardeners' hours (Mon–Fri 08:00–15:00) – code 1221, per CWGC
- Parking
- Public car park in front; busy on weekdays, uneven surface from pine roots
- Access
- Entry via rotunda with two steps up and two down; alternative entrance on far side; gravel paths
Checked September 2026 from official sources: cwgc.org. Things change, so check before you travel.
Nearby sites
- Porta San Paolo, Rome · under 1 km
- Portico d'Ottavia and the Jewish Ghetto · 2 km
- Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome · 2 km
- Museo storico della Liberazione, Via Tasso · 3 km
- Via Rasella, Rome · 3 km
- Mausoleo delle Fosse Ardeatine, Rome · 3 km
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