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Architecture · Roma, Lazio
Quartiere Coppedè
A group of whimsical buildings by the architect Gino Coppedè, with towers, mosaics, arches and the Fontana delle Rane, around the Piazza Mincio in the Trieste district.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Quartiere Coppedè
The Quartiere Coppedè is not exactly a neighborhood, but a complex of about 18 palaces and 27 houses designed by Florentine architect Gino Coppedè and his students in the early decades of the 20th century. It lies in the Trieste district, northeast of the center, and is arranged around the Piazza Mincio.
The style mixes everything: medieval, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Art Nouveau and even Assyrian and Egyptian references. The façades feature towers, iron balconies, frescoes, mosaics, masks and sculpted animals. The main entrance is a large arch between two buildings on Via Tagliamento, with an iron chandelier hanging in the middle.
On the Piazza Mincio are the Fontana delle Rane (Fountain of the Frogs), with stone frogs spouting water, the Palazzo del Ragno, with a spider on its façade, and the Villini delle Fate, the "little fairy houses", with paintings of Florence, Rome and Venice and phrases in archaic Italian.
It’s a short walk, for those who have already seen the classic sights and want to discover another side of Rome. The buildings are residential and are viewed from the street.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
30 to 45 minutes.
Best time
During the day, with light to see the details of the façades. The area is residential and quiet; avoid making noise near the houses.
How to get there
It is about 3 km northeast of Termini station. Trams 3 and 19 stop on Viale Regina Margherita, a 5-minute walk away; several buses serve the Trieste neighborhood. By taxi, the ride from the center is short.
Tip
Enter via the arch on Via Tagliamento for the first impression and exit by Via Dora. The buildings are private residences: view and photograph from the street, without going through the gates. Combine it with Villa Borghese or Villa Torlonia, which are relatively close.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Quartiere Coppedè
Is it worth going to Quartiere Coppedè?
If you have more than three days in Rome or like architecture, yes. It's a short, different walk with whimsical buildings from the early decades of the 20th century.
Can you go inside the buildings in Coppedè?
No. They're private residences and can only be seen from the outside, from the street and Piazza Mincio.
How to get to Quartiere Coppedè?
By tram (lines 3 and 19, stop at Viale Regina Margherita) or by bus to the Trieste neighborhood. By taxi it's a few minutes from the center.