Garbatella: a village in the heart of Rome
A few minutes’ drive from the historic center and behind Testaccio, the Garbatella neighborhood has little in common with imperial Rome.
Designed in the 1920s as a “garden city” project for river port workers who lived in the lotti built for them, it quickly gained a reputation as a “working-class” neighborhood.
for your information, this is where Giorgia Meloni grew up.
Today, Garbatella’s image has evolved. Now one of the most sought-after areas for its tranquility and architectural authenticity, it is an almost trendy place that has undergone a major rejuvenation.
What was once just a social project has, over the decades, become a veritable architectural laboratory and a bastion of Roman identity.
The Urban Planning of the Lotti
The neighborhood is distinguished by its organization into “Lotti” (lots). Unlike the massive buildings in the center, the homes here are grouped around interior courtyards and vegetable gardens.
The concept was to promote community life and food self-sufficiency through shared green spaces. The architecture is a triumph of the “Barocchetto Romano”, a blend of Renaissance and Baroque motifs with a medieval touch.
Designed in the 1920s as a “garden city” project for river port workers who lived in the lotti built for them, it quickly gained a reputation as a “working-class” neighborhood.
for your information, this is where Giorgia Meloni grew up.
Today, Garbatella’s image has evolved. Now one of the most sought-after areas for its tranquility and architectural authenticity, it is an almost trendy place that has undergone a major rejuvenation.
What was once just a social project has, over the decades, become a veritable architectural laboratory and a bastion of Roman identity.
The Urban Planning of the Lotti
The neighborhood is distinguished by its organization into “Lotti” (lots). Unlike the massive buildings in the center, the homes here are grouped around interior courtyards and vegetable gardens.
The concept was to promote community life and food self-sufficiency through shared green spaces. The architecture is a triumph of the “Barocchetto Romano”, a blend of Renaissance and Baroque motifs with a medieval touch.
Our must-see stops
Garbatella is one of the most popular areas for street art in Europe (some artworks are as big as buildings).
You have to get away from the main roads and into the heart of the neighborhood to find some remarkable spots:
Piazza Benedetto Brin: This is where the first stone was laid in 1920. The staircase and fountain mark the historic entrance to the neighborhood.
The Fontana di Carlotta: Located on Via Degli Armatori, this fountain is an iconic meeting place for locals.
The Teatro Palladium: This 1920s masterpiece reflects the cultural ambition of the neighborhood since its creation.
Book your activity here
Garbatella is one of the most popular areas for street art in Europe (some artworks are as big as buildings).
You have to get away from the main roads and into the heart of the neighborhood to find some remarkable spots:
Piazza Benedetto Brin: This is where the first stone was laid in 1920. The staircase and fountain mark the historic entrance to the neighborhood.
The Fontana di Carlotta: Located on Via Degli Armatori, this fountain is an iconic meeting place for locals.
The Teatro Palladium: This 1920s masterpiece reflects the cultural ambition of the neighborhood since its creation.
Book your activity here
