The railway station at Piazzale Flaminio in Rome was designed by Stefano Vigolo and completed in 1932. Located near the Aurelian Walls, the structure occupies a significant position in the city’s urban fabric, situated between Porta del Popolo, the start of via Flaminia, the monumental entrance to Villa Borghese, and via Giambattista Vico.
The station serves as a functional landmark within the Pinciano and Flaminio districts of Rome’s Municipality II. Its placement just outside the ancient fortifications reflects the city’s expansion during the twentieth century, integrating railway infrastructure into the historically layered urban landscape.
Details
- Architect: Stefano Vigolo
- Year: 1932
- Location: Piazzale Flaminio, Rome
- Districts: Pinciano and Flaminio, Municipality II
- Proximity: Near Porta del Popolo, via Flaminia, and Villa Borghese
Frequently asked questions
Who designed the station?
The station was designed by Stefano Vigolo and completed in 1932.
Where exactly is it located?
The station stands at Piazzale Flaminio, just outside the Aurelian Walls, between Porta del Popolo and the monumental entrance to Villa Borghese in Rome’s Pinciano and Flaminio districts.
What is the historical significance of this location?
Piazzale Flaminio occupies a gateway position in Rome’s urban geography, connecting the ancient city walls with the via Flaminia and representing twentieth-century railway infrastructure integrated into the historical city centre.