The Eternal City: 35 Local Secrets to Unlock the Magic of Rome

29. Cimitero Acattolico: Poetry in Marble

Also known as the Non-Catholic Cemetery, this serene sanctuary near Piramide holds the graves of poets Keats and Shelley. But it’s not just a graveyard—it’s a work of art. Cypress trees shade intricate tombs, cats laze on warm stone, and inscriptions speak of love, exile, and longing. The air is quiet, reverent, poetic. Far from being morbid, it feels strangely alive—a place to reflect, recharge, and remember that even eternity can feel gentle in Rome.