Villa Lubin

Villa Lubin is an early 1900s building in the Villa Borghese gardens featuring Baroque Revival and Art Nouveau design elements. It displays three large arches and semi-columns that lead into an atrium and now houses the National Council for Economy and Labour.

The building was completed in 1908 and served as the headquarters of the International Institute of Agriculture under the patronage of King Victor Emmanuel III. Artists who contributed to the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II also worked on its design and decorations.

The building served as a meeting place for discussions about farming and international cooperation in the early 1900s. You can still see decorations with agricultural and historical themes that reflect the original purpose of the place.

The building is located within the Villa Borghese gardens and is best reached on foot while walking through the park. Morning visits work well for seeing light on the architectural details and avoiding crowds.

The Yellow Room inside contains two notable artworks: 'The Triumph of Ceres' and 'Procession of Nations' created by artist Lemmo Rossi-Scotti. These pieces depict agricultural scenes and international unity, reflecting the ideals of the original institute.

Location: Rome

Inception: 1908

Architects: Raffaele De Vico, Pompeo Passerini

Official opening: May 23, 1908

Architectural style: baroque revival, Art Nouveau architecture

Floors above the ground: 2

Address: Viale Davide Lubin, 2

GPS coordinates: 41.91360,12.47821

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:20