Mausoleum of Augustus

The Mausoleum of Augustus, in Rome

The Mausoleum of Augustus is the imposing tomb of the first Roman emperor, one of the great monuments of ancient Rome. The Rome audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this majestic funerary monument, recently restored, a witness of the imperial grandeur.

The tomb of the first emperor

The monument that you discover is the mausoleum of the emperor Augustus, the founder of the Roman Empire and its first emperor, who reigned at the turn of our era. Built in the first century before Jesus Christ, this gigantic circular tomb was designed to receive the remains of Augustus and those of the members of his family and his successors. Originally, it presented itself as an immense tumulus, a mound of earth planted with trees resting on a powerful structure of concentric walls, topped with a statue of the emperor. It was then one of the largest funerary monuments of the ancient world, to the measure of the ambition and the prestige of its commissioner. Over the centuries, the mausoleum knew many uses, serving in turn as a fortress, a garden and even a concert hall, before being restored to its function of historic monument. Recently restored, it has found again its dignity as a major witness of imperial Rome. A place of memory and an ancient vestige, the Mausoleum of Augustus is discovered with respect. It is an interesting stop of the discovery of Rome.

What to see

Here you discover, with respect, the imposing circular tomb of the emperor Augustus, founder of the Roman Empire, built in the first century before our era to receive his remains and those of his family, originally an immense tumulus planted with trees, one of the largest funerary monuments of the ancient world, which then served as a fortress and a garden, recently restored. The Mausoleum of Augustus is a witness of imperial Rome. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Mausoleum of Augustus lies in the heart of Rome, on a dedicated square, reachable on foot. Recently restored, it can be visited according to its own hours and conditions, which vary. You admire its exterior from the square. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What is the Mausoleum of Augustus in Rome?

The imposing circular tomb of the emperor Augustus, founder of the Roman Empire, built in the first century before our era to receive his remains and those of his family; originally an immense tumulus planted with trees, it was one of the largest funerary monuments of the ancient world, recently restored.

Where is the Mausoleum of Augustus in Rome?

In the heart of Rome, in Italy.