Keats-Shelley House

The Keats-Shelley House is a charming museum and memorial dedicated to the lives and works of the Romantic poets John Keats and Percy Bysshe Shelley, as well as their contemporaries. Located next to the Spanish Steps, it occupies the very apartment where John Keats spent his last months and tragically died in 1821. The museum houses a remarkable collection of first editions, manuscripts, letters, portraits, and memorabilia related to Keats, Shelley, Lord Byron, and other Romantic figures. Visitors can explore the rooms where Keats lived, offering a poignant connection to his final days and his profound literary legacy. It provides insightful literary exhibitions and programs, serving as a significant cultural center for the study and appreciation of Romantic literature. For enthusiasts of poetry and literary history, the Keats-Shelley House offers a moving and intimate experience in the heart of Rome.