Description
What distinguishes the Coppedè district from other neighborhoods in Rome is its eclectic architectural style, which incorporates a mix of Art Nouveau, Baroque, Medieval, and Renaissance elements.
The district is centered around Piazza Mincio and its streets are lined with buildings featuring elaborate arches, wrought iron balconies, and fantastical sculptures. It's often described as a "fairy tale" or "storybook" neighborhood due to its whimsical and imaginative design.
While not as famous as some of Rome's other neighborhoods, the Coppedè district offers a unique and enchanting experience, providing a glimpse into a lesser-known aspect of the city's architectural heritage.
Amenities & features
Tour Sights
Arch of the Palaces of the Ambassadors
Hello and welcome to Rome’s little hidden fairytale neighborhood, the Coppedé district! I hope you don’t mind leaving the masses...
Fountain of the Frogs
The Coppedé district is really like a fairy tale. If we think of the archway between the two Palaces of...
The Spider Palace
The architect of the Coppedé district, Gino Coppedé, quite bravely experimented with combining various styles from Art Nouveau and Art...
Villas of the Fairies
As you move on from the Spider Palace and the Frog Fountain, don’t forget to admire the ornate entrance of...
Villa Paganini
Before we head to Villa Torlonia, Mussolini’s former residence and now a museum, it might be worth taking a little...
Villa Torlonia
Villa Tornolia is an elegant Neo-Classical palace from 1806, surrounded by a nicely landscaped public park. The villa was built...
The Serra Moresca Complex
Apparently, the Torlonia family did not only like arts and antiquity, but also theater. Many parts of the estate seem...
