Tomb of Eurysaces the Baker
Monument Ancient Roman tomb with distinctive frieze in Rome
The Tomb of Eurysaces the Baker stands near Rome’s ancient gates as an unusual late‑Republican funerary monument with reliefs depicting breadmaking. Archaeology and classical‑history visitors study its preserved form and iconography.
The Tomb of Eurysaces the Baker is an ancient Roman funerary monument in Rome erected for a wealthy freedman baker named Eurysaces. It is noted for an uncommon architectural treatment that emphasizes baking-related motifs and a cylindrical, almost blocky exterior.
The tomb dates to the late Roman Republican or early Imperial period and was intended as the funerary monument of a private individual who had achieved wealth and visibility. Its design departs from typical Roman tomb forms, using banded cylindrical shapes and decorative reliefs that allude to the occupant’s profession.
Historians attribute the monument to the late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE period based on style and epigraphic evidence, and it has long been of interest for what it reveals about social mobility and the commemorative practices of freedmen in Rome.
Located in the eastern part of Rome near ancient roadways, the tomb stands close to other Roman funerary monuments and is visible from the surrounding streets in that district.
- Distinctive form: Notable for its unusual exterior design featuring a series of large cylindrical elements forming the façade, visible from the adjacent road.
How to Get to Tomb of Eurysaces the Baker #
Walk from Rome’s Metro Line A (Manzoni or San Giovanni stations) or take bus routes that stop at Porta Maggiore. The monument is easily reached on foot from the Aurelian Walls and the Porta Maggiore junction.
Tips for Visiting Tomb of Eurysaces the Baker #
- View the cornice-like roundels (modillions) and the unusual cylindrical motif from the pavement - there is no regular interior access.
- Combine this quick stop with a walk around the nearby Aurelian Walls and the Porta Maggiore area.
- Look for Latin inscriptions and the still-legible reliefs of baking vessels - they are the building's autobiographical flourishes.
Best Time to Visit Tomb of Eurysaces the Baker #
Spring and autumn are best for comfortable urban walking and photography; the monument is outdoors and viewable year-round.
Weather & Climate near Tomb of Eurysaces the Baker #
Tomb of Eurysaces the Baker's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (726 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 16 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
