Ostiense Street Art: A Different Side of Rome

Description

Step away from Rome’s traditional landmarks and discover a more unexpected side of the Eternal City, where ancient monuments, former industrial spaces and contemporary street art come together to tell the story of a changing Rome.

Your experience begins at the Pyramid of Cestius, an extraordinary Roman funerary monument dating from between 18 and 12 BC. From here, follow Via Ostiense into a neighborhood where Rome’s industrial past has been transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity, culture and urban life.

Along the way, encounter the imposing Gasometer and discover Centrale Montemartini, a former power station transformed into one of Rome’s most unusual museums, where ancient Roman masterpieces are displayed within a striking industrial setting.

Continue through the streets of Ostiense to discover some of Rome’s most compelling street art, including works by internationally recognized artists such as BLU, Agostino Iacurci, Axel Void and JB Rock. Each mural offers a different perspective on the city, its people and the stories that shape contemporary Rome.

As you make your way towards Testaccio, one of Rome’s most authentic and atmospheric neighborhoods, the urban landscape changes once again. Admire Jumping Wolf by ROA before taking a quieter moment at the Non-Catholic Cemetery, a peaceful hidden corner surrounded by greenery in the heart of the city.

The experience concludes at MACRO, Rome’s contemporary art museum, bringing together the historic and contemporary threads explored throughout the walk.

This is Rome beyond the postcard: a journey through layers of history, creativity, and everyday life, seen from a different perspective.

The experience includes museum entrance and audio support.

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