The Mausoleum of Augustus is the great circular tomb begun by Octavian Augustus in 28 BC in the Campus Martius and remains one of the most important Augustan monuments in Rome. Turismo Roma identifies it as the largest circular tomb known from the ancient world, and the site still anchors the broader Augustan ensemble near the Ara Pacis.
Quick facts
- Best for: travelers interested in Augustus and early imperial Rome, visitors looking beyond Rome’s standard first-timer circuit
- Known for: Its role as Augustus’s mausoleum and its prominence in the Augustan transformation of Rome.
Why it ranks
The Mausoleum of Augustus ranks in this list because it is the monumental tomb of Rome’s first emperor, remains one of the most significant Augustan survivals in the city, and is explicitly named by UNESCO among the major monuments that define the historic center of Rome.
Location and links
Service area and category
- City: Rome
- Region: Lazio
- Country: Italy
- Category: Historical site
Editorial summary
The Mausoleum of Augustus is the great circular tomb begun by Octavian Augustus in 28 BC in the Campus Martius and remains one of the most important Augustan monuments in Rome. Turismo Roma identifies it as the largest circular tomb known from the ancient world, and the site still anchors the broader Augustan ensemble near the Ara Pacis.