The Pigneto

Pigneto, one of Rome's most attractive neighbourhoods, has been chosen as a home by many Italian and foreign artists, writers and intellectuals for a few decades now for its liveliness and authenticity.

Its proximity to La Sapienza University, and the various cultural offers born out of the will and participation of the inhabitants, make it an irresistible destination for young people and others. For some years now, Pigneto has been a fashionable district and a focal point for Roman movida.

Full of small craft shops, artists' studios, trendy bookshops and much more, it attracts more and more bohemian people who love authentic stories and flavours.

The street artists who landed several years ago in Pigneto started a movement of profound redevelopment of the neighbourhood, born as a popular area, which continues, today more than ever.

In past years, starting after the war, Pigneto was chosen as a natural set for Neorealist cinema films such as Roberto Rossellini's 'Roma città aperta' and, later, for Pier Paolo Pasolini's film 'Accattone'.

Today, Pigneto is recognised for its eclectic atmosphere with a wide range of cafes, restaurants, art galleries, many artists' murals on the walls of the neighbourhood that deserve a dedicated tour and nightclubs that attract both residents and visitors looking for an authentic and vibrant experience in Rome.

The murals, each by a different author, tell the story of the neighbourhood in their own way. There is no shortage of reminders of the loneliness that often touches those who arrive here from afar. The works show different facets and aspects of the neighbourhood, which has become a symbol of integration between different cultures and histories.