Mausoleum of Augustus

Worth walking around. Currently closed off to the public for restoration. Worth visiting the ara pacis next door to give it context. Most of Augustus's family will be intered here(Their ashes).

It's currently closed for renovations but you should at least pass nearby to see it from outside. You can see how huge it is. Just around the corner there's Piazza Augusto Imperatore, also very beautiful to see.

A week ago, when we were in Rome, we walked by the Mausoleum of Augustus. Although it was closed for renovations and we couldn’t go inside, the building made a strong impression on us. The large circular structure stands out in the Piazza Augusto Imperatore, reminding visitors of the ancient city's greatness amid modern surroundings. I took some photos and admired its size and symmetry, imagining how majestic it must have been in the past. Later, I learned online about its significance—not just as the resting place of Rome's first emperor but also as a symbol of the beginning of the imperial era. Augustus built the mausoleum around 28 BC after defeating Antony and Cleopatra at Actium, which made him the sole ruler of Rome. Over the years, it changed many times; it became a fortress, a garden, a concert hall, and eventually fell into ruin. Recent restoration efforts aim to revive it as an important archaeological site. If I go back to Rome, I would like to visit inside, see the restorations, and stand in the place where a major historical figure chose to be remembered.

Mausoleum of Augustus offers profound insight into the history of ancient Rome. The intricately carved altar in the modern museum tells stories of peace and empire, and the ongoing renovation of the mausoleum highlights Augustus' legacy. Walking through both sites felt like a journey back in time. When I visited, it was under renovation, so there wasn't much to see, but it was still truly interesting. Of course, the remains of the emperors are no longer there, but the site still retains its historical aura.

Scheduled a tour via a website which was pretty tricky. It was only in Italian so I didn't understand a word so not sure of the language options. We had to walk around the block to find the entrance to the tour. It was not near the street near across from the Ara Pacis. Our tour also ended up being in Italian but there were some helpful signs which explained a lot of what we were looking at. The tour was probably about 35 to 45 minutes. We were able to do some free wandering about the premises. The building is said to be mostly original but there is a lot of work being done to improve the structures integrity. I imagine this will be quite the site to visit when they are done. The only downside is I would have liked to walk around the outer walls. But this was a very pretty location. Visit the Ara Pacis as well I you come to visit the resting place of the first emperor of Rome.

Looking forward to the opening next year. It is worth seeing now.

Mausoleum commissioned by emperor Augustus for himself na bother emperors. It was “guarded” by his written biography on the bronze pillars in from of it. The biography was essentially a list of his accomplishments written in first act :) The pillars have gone missing before the Rome was officially broken down as an empire but the copy carved ins tone is still available in the museum in Istanbul. The mausoleum itself is closed for visitors but the museum next to it can show some important details about the mausoleum and Roman Empire during Augustus.

I wish i could give this five stars but it's just not quite there. Our tour was supposed to be in English, but was only in Italian, which made it less meaningful than I was hoping. It seems like there isn't really much left of the original structure except for the brick walls. I'm glad I got to go inside, but I think most people can skip this one. I hope to come back to see the new piazza they are building outside.

A week ago, when we were in Rome, we walked by the Mausoleum of Augustus. Although it was closed for renovations and we couldn't go inside, the building made a strong impression on us. The large circular structure stands out in the Piazza Augusto Imperatore, reminding visitors of the ancient city's greatness amid modern surroundings. I took some photos and admired its size and symmetry, imagining how majestic it must have been in the past. Later, I learned online about its significance, not just as the resting place of Rome's first emperor, but as a symbol of the start of the imperial era. Augustus built the mausoleum around 28 BC after defeating Antony and Cleopatra at Actium, which made him the sole ruler of Rome. Over the years, it changed many times; it became a fortress, a garden, a concert hall, and eventually fell into ruin. Recent restoration efforts aim to revive it as an important archaeological site. If I go back to Rome, I would like to visit inside and see the restorations, and stand in the place where a major historical figure chose to be remembered.