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Ex Stabilimento Birra Peroni - Lotto C

Via Cagliari, 00198 Roma RM

Rating: 5.0 ★ (1 rating)

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Ex Stabilimento Birra Peroni - Lotto C stands as a striking example of adaptive reuse in Rome, originally serving as the stables and carriage sheds for the historic Peroni brewery. This part of the former industrial complex, located in the Salario district, has been transformed into the prestigious MACRO, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome. Its character is defined by a fascinating interplay of early 20th-century industrial architecture and modern artistic expression, offering a unique atmosphere distinct from the city's ancient ruins. The setting provides a contemporary cultural hub within a historically significant industrial shell.

Within this revitalised space, the principal highlight is the Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome, which showcases diverse contemporary art collections and thought-provoking exhibitions. A notable intervention by architect Odile Decq led to the creation of the MACRO museum within Lotto C, enhancing its industrial aesthetic. The facility is now managed to create a vibrant contemporary art and culture hub, providing an insight into modern artistic trends against a backdrop of significant Roman industrial heritage.

This venue particularly suits art enthusiasts and those with an interest in architectural transformation, offering a fresh perspective on Rome's cultural landscape. It provides an excellent destination for cultural excursions, allowing visitors to explore modern art while appreciating the clever repurposing of historical industrial architecture. The overall appeal lies in its distinctive blend of industrial history and cutting-edge contemporary culture, ensuring a memorable and insightful visit for those seeking something beyond traditional Roman attractions.

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Roberto Cecchini

7 Apr 2026

5.0 ★

I'm adding this site to Maps (with its FIRST review) because we all know what's inside now, but very few know what it was before... and I'll fix that. This is the third lot built at the beginning of the last century for the city's Peroni beer plant. In the 1920s, the Peroni beer plant was completed with an area dedicated to distribution and transportation. This gave rise to Lot C, built between 1920 and 1922 based on a design by Alfredo Panopoli, an architect active in the industrial and technical fields. This part of the complex housed the stables (you'll find this written at the entrance, now the rear entrance to the museum), warehouses, and spaces for the vehicles that transported beer around the city. It was a highly operational area, designed for the constant movement of people and goods. The buildings are simple, sturdy, built to last and to meet practical needs. As time passed and the industrial activities closed, Lot C completely changed its function, and since 2010, part of the space has been dedicated to the MACRO – Rome Museum of Contemporary Art, designed by Odile Decq, consolidating a trend of adaptive reuse of industrial facilities in museum and cultural contexts. This transformation marks the transition from factory to public space, open to the city and visitors. Today, Lot C is an example of how architecture created for work can find new life, preserving the visible memory of its industrial past and telling a story of change and reuse. Although the museum never took off, the square, intended to be a community center, despite not functioning as it should, is beautiful. Need some useful info? Then leave a like and check out other reviews on Rome and beyond.