EUR is one of Rome’s greenest districts. However, its parks and gardens are part of an artificial landscape: they were specifically created for the 1942 Rome World’s Fair when the barren and deserted Tre Fontane area was transformed into a «dazzling emerald mass» [Esposizione Universale di Roma 1942-anno 20 E.F. 1939]. Despite WW2 interrupting the works, the already planted trees played a significant role in defining the post-war neighbourhood that was to become Rome’s new «città parco».
Porretta, P., D'Abate, S. (2025). “Città di pietra e città di verde”. Forma e ruolo della vegetazione nella costruzione dell’E42/EUR. In V. Balboni (a cura di), Oltre lo sguardo. Beyond the gaze - La città stratificata. The layered city (pp. 763-777). Torino : Aisu International.
“Città di pietra e città di verde”. Forma e ruolo della vegetazione nella costruzione dell’E42/EUR
Paola Porretta
;Sara D'Abate
2025-01-01
Abstract
EUR is one of Rome’s greenest districts. However, its parks and gardens are part of an artificial landscape: they were specifically created for the 1942 Rome World’s Fair when the barren and deserted Tre Fontane area was transformed into a «dazzling emerald mass» [Esposizione Universale di Roma 1942-anno 20 E.F. 1939]. Despite WW2 interrupting the works, the already planted trees played a significant role in defining the post-war neighbourhood that was to become Rome’s new «città parco».I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
