Special opening of the Presidential Room at Roma Ostiense station, November 14 and 15, 2026

On Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 2026, the Presidential Room of Roma Ostiense station, at Piazzale dei Partigiani in Rome, opens to the public for a special occasion. Tickets are sold online.

Updated November 6, 2026.

The event

The room was conceived as an integral part of the new railway hub designed by the railway architect Roberto Narducci for the 1942 World’s Fair. It is a long rectangular hall that served as a waiting room for distinguished guests.

At the entrance a large bas-relief shows Pegasus and Bellerophon; in the portico the floor mosaics tell the story of Rome, from its legendary origins to the city of the Popes and the celebration of Italian genius. Inside, the walls are clad in Maremma persichino marble and the floors are in Rosso Rubino, Nero Italia and Silvabella marbles, with a Carrara marble statue of the Goddess Roma and a large tapestry.

The room had already been open to the public on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, 2026, with visits led by experts in historical heritage, as part of the program of Fondazione FS Italiane to showcase the historic rooms of Italy’s main stations.

Where it takes place: Roma Ostiense station

Roma Ostiense station is in the neighborhood of the same name, where guides are published for Ostiense, the Museo della Via Ostiense and the Pyramid of Cestius.

Practical information

• Dates: Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 2026.
• Venue: Presidential Room, Roma Ostiense station, Piazzale dei Partigiani, Rome.
• Getting there: use the ATAC route planner.

Frequently asked questions about the Presidential Room at Roma Ostiense

Who designed the room?

The railway architect Roberto Narducci, in the new railway hub conceived for the 1942 World’s Fair.

What can be seen?

The bas-relief of Pegasus and Bellerophon, the portico mosaics, the colored marbles, the statue of the Goddess Roma and a large tapestry.

Has it been open to the public before?

Yes, on July 18 and 19, 2026.

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