Luxury Flat In A Historic Building – Piazza Dell'emporio

Nestled in the heart of Testaccio, in one of the area’s most elegant Art Nouveau buildings, this flat of approximately 205 m² represents a rare opportunity for those seeking a home with character, history and architectural quality in the centre of Rome.

Built in the early 20th century, the building overlooks the historic Piazza dell’Emporio, once the heart of Rome’s ancient river port and now an elegant crossroads between the Lungotevere and the Testaccio district. The ochre-coloured plaster façade, punctuated by bottle-green shutters, travertine cornices and Art Nouveau-style stucco decorations, gives the building a strong and distinctive architectural identity.

Access is via a private road through a monumental entrance hall featuring original wrought-iron doorways, a suspended lantern and a perfectly preserved late 19th-century mosaic floor. The entrance hall leads to a double internal communal courtyard, quiet and completely closed off to traffic, adorned with palm trees, bamboo and Mediterranean plants in large terracotta pots. A second independent entrance from the courtyard ensures further privacy. The communal areas are well-maintained, light-filled and offer residents the cosy, private atmosphere typical of large historic Roman palaces.

With a covered area of approximately 205 square metres, the flat features generously proportioned rooms and a well-organised layout that is ideal for both family life and working from home. The high ceilings, double-aspect windows and internal position overlooking the courtyard ensure constant natural light and sound insulation that is superior to the average for properties in the city centre. The property’s historic character — with original architectural details, period flooring and high-quality window frames — also provides a solid foundation for a high-quality conservation restoration project.

The property is currently registered in the A/10 category (offices), with the option to apply for a change of registration to category A/2 (residential properties).

Testaccio is now one of the capital’s most sought-after locations: a neighbourhood that has managed to preserve its authentic, working-class identity, whilst over the years developing a vibrant gastronomic, cultural and creative scene. Just a short walk away are the Testaccio Market, some of Rome’s most celebrated historic trattorias, the MACRO Testaccio and the promenades along the Lungotevere. The Circus Maximus, the Aventine Hill and the Parco della Resistenza complete a setting of rare urban quality. Connections to the rest of the city are excellent: the Circo Massimo metro station (Line B) is a 5-minute walk away, offering direct access to the historic centre and the main transport hubs.