Casa Fellini
Via Albalonga, 13, 00183 Roma RM
Rating: 5.0 ★ (6 ratings)
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Casa Fellini is a charming holiday apartment situated in a stately early 20th-century building in Rome. It offers a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for visitors exploring the Eternal City, providing a peaceful retreat amidst the urban bustle. Positioned centrally within the captivating districts of Esquilino, Monti, and Colle Oppio, its character blends traditional Italian elegance with modern comfort, making it an appealing choice for those seeking a genuine Roman experience.
The accommodation boasts three bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with a living room and a well-equipped kitchen, offering ample space for guests. Modern amenities include air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a washing machine, ensuring a convenient stay. Guests can appreciate city views from the apartment, and its prime location means it is just a short walk from the Colosseum and a few steps from the Metro A Vittorio Emanuele stop, allowing for effortless exploration of Rome's iconic landmarks.
This apartment is particularly well-suited for families or small groups, accommodating up to eight guests. It works ideally for visitors who prefer a self-catering option and desire a central base from which to immerse themselves in Rome's rich history and vibrant local culture, including diverse shops and restaurants. Its overall appeal lies in offering a homely and convenient haven, perfectly placed for discovering the ancient wonders and lively neighbourhoods of Italy’s capital.
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Federico Fellini's film, in which Anna Magnani made her final appearance, is a portrait of the Eternal City through the memories of a young provincial arriving at Termini Station shortly before the Second World War. Through the lens of the camera, Fellini, who had himself moved to Rome many years earlier (in 1939) with his mother and siblings, moving to Via Albalonga 13, brings to life a city full of contradictions and the characters who animate it, between lyricism and satire.
The resulting fresco is well-represented and told even today by the set photos taken by Giovanni Battista Poletto (better known as G.B. Poletto), who, with his SLR, graced many film sets during those years. Using the soundstage, Fellini recreated in detail the interiors and exteriors of the building at Via Albalonga 13 in the Cinecittà studios, as shown by the photos exhibited in the entrance hall and taken from the Historical Archive of Cinema (AFE).
The event was attended by: Elena De Santis, Councilor for Education Policies, School Buildings, Culture, Sports, and Youth Policies of the Municipio VII; Paola Ruggiero, Head of the Film Archive and Publishing Activities at the Istituto Luce Cinecittà; and Piero Servo, assistant cameraman on the film "Roma."