Municipio II is an administrative subdivision of the city of Rome, Italy.
Originally established by City Council of Rome on 19 January 2001, its borders were significantly expanded on 11 March 2013: following a citywide administrative reform, the neighboring Municipio III was abolished and its entire territory was merged into Municipio II.
Subdivision Municipio II is divided into 11 urban zones: Urban zonePopulation 2A. Villaggio Olimpico 2,796 2B. Parioli 21,567 2C. Flamninio 12,860 2D. Salario 25,116 2E. Trieste 52,076 2X. Villa Borghese 617 2Y. Villa Ada 849 3A. Nomentano 38,400 3B. San Lorenzo 8,761 3X. Università 944 3Y. Verano 231 Not localized<br/ > 1,790Total166,007
Municipal Government The area has its own local authority called (Municipal Council), composed by a president and 25 members directly elected by citizens every five years. The council is responsible for most local services, such as schools, social services, waste collection, roads, parks, libraries and local commerce in the area, and manages funds (if any) provided by the city government for specific purposes, such as those intended to guarantee the right to education for poorer families.
The current president is Francesca Del Bello (PD). She was elected in the 2021 Rome municipal election together with the 25-member Municipal Council, whose composition is shown below:
Alliance or political party Members 2021–2027 Centre-left (PD-SI) 16 Centre-right (FI-Lega-FdI) 4 Action (A) 4 Five Star Movement (M5S) 1
Here is a list of presidents of the Municipio II since 2001: President Party CoalitionTerm of office Antonio Saccone FI Centre-right 15 May 2001 30 May 2006 Guido Bottini PD Centre-left 30 May 2006 28 April 2008 Sara De Angelis PdL Centre-right 28 April 2008 12 June 2013 Giuseppe Gerace PD Centre-left 12 June 2013 19 June 2016 Francesca Del Bello PD Centre-left 19 June 2016 Incumbent
Geography
The geography of Municipio II is characterized by its strategic position immediately north-east of Rome's historic center, bounded by major river systems, ancient Roman roads, and historical defensive walls. Extending over an area of approximately 13.6 square kilometers, the territory serves as a crucial transitional zone between the ancient urban core and the northern metropolitan outskirts.
Territorial Boundaries The perimeter of Municipio II is defined by a mix of natural and man-made landmarks that isolate it from neighboring administrative divisions. To the west, the Tiber forms a prominent natural boundary with Municipio I and Municipio XV, stretching along the Flaminio and Parioli districts down to the river's confluence with the Aniene. Moving clockwise toward the north, the Aniene river itself serves as the natural border separating the area from Municipio III, curving directly around the ancient archaeological and defensive site of Monte Antenne. The eastern flank is strictly artificial, bounded by the Florence–Rome railway line, the Tiburtina railway station loop, and the historic path of the Via Tiburtina, which together divide the territory from Municipio IV. Finally, the southern limit tracks along the edge of the Scalo San Lorenzo rail yard, running flush against the ancient Aurelian Walls (Mura Aureliane), past Porta Pia, and tracing the deep depression of the Viale del Muro Torto under the Pincio terrace back to the banks of the Tiber.
Urban Morphology and Districts The urban landscape of Municipio II reflects different historical phases of Rome's post-unification expansion, displaying a stark morphological transition from affluent residential grids to historical working-class sectors. The municipio formally encompasses 14 official urban quarters. The western and central sectors are dominated by the districts of Flaminio, Parioli, Pinciano, Salario, and Trieste. Flaminio and Parioli are internationally recognized for modern cultural landmarks like the MAXXI and the Auditorium Parco della Musica, mixed with high-end residential avenues. Nearby, the Trieste and Salario districts feature early 20th-century architecture, highlighted by the eclectic, fairy-tale style palaces of the Coppedè district. Moving toward the east along the major historical axis of Via Nomentana, the landscape changes into the institutional and administrative hubs of the Nomentano and Italia neighborhoods. This contrasts sharply with the southeastern sector of San Lorenzo and Tiburtino; traditionally working-class and heavily impacted by World War II industrialization and aerial bombings, San Lorenzo has evolved into a vibrant student district driven by the presence of the Sapienza University of Rome.
Green spaces and historical villas
Often referred to as the "Municipio delle Ville" (The Borough of Villas), the territory features an exceptionally high concentration of public parkland, making it one of the primary green lungs of the Italian capital. The underlying hydrography is deeply tied to the fluvial confluence of the Tiber and Aniene rivers, creating a low-lying valley network that was historically prone to marshy conditions but is now heavily urbanized and stabilized by high modern stone embankments. Spreading across the higher terrain are the massive historical estates of the Roman nobility. The southwest corner is anchored by Villa Borghese, which hosts the world-renowned Galleria Borghese and the Bioparco di Roma. Further north lies Villa Ada, a sprawling and densely wooded park that once served as the private royal residence of the House of Savoy. Finally, the neoclassical grounds of Villa Torlonia sit further inland, completing a continuous network of sub-mediterranean urban forests and historic architecture.
Famous villas in Municipio II are:
Villa Ada – Located in the northern sector along the Via Salaria, this sprawling, densely wooded park is the second largest in the city. Originally an agricultural estate, it was transformed into a royal residence by the House of Savoy in the late 19th century. It features massive sub-mediterranean urban pine forests, romantic lakes, and the historic Villa Reale, and is now protected as a major environmental reserve. Villa Torlonia – Situated along the Via Nomentana, this neoclassical estate was purchased by the wealthy Torlonia banking family in 1797. The park is highly distinct for its architectural eclecticism, containing the alpine-style Casina delle Civette, the monumental Casino Nobile, and Egyptian-style obelisks. It gained modern historical prominence as the official rented residence of Benito Mussolini between 1925 and 1943. Villa Glori – Positioned on a rocky tufa bluff overlooking the Tiber in the Parioli district, this park is also known as the Parco della Rimembranza. It serves as a historical memorial dedicated to the Italian patriots who fell during the 1867 clash led by the Cairoli brothers, and features a rugged, pine-lined landscape integrated with contemporary open-air art installations. Villa Paganini – Located near Piazza Bologna in the Nomentano quarter, this smaller public garden was originally part of the Alberoni estate before being redesigned as a public park in the 1930s. It features a picturesque artificial lake, winding paths, and century-old trees, providing a quiet neighborhood refuge within a heavily urbanized residential grid.
Headquarters of National Agencies
Municipio II hosts a prominent cluster of institutional headquarters of national importance within its territory. These entities encompass independent administrative authorities, specialized government agencies, and public corporations responsible for procurement, cybersecurity, market regulation, public health, national infrastructure, and essential services in Italy. The high concentration of these offices is deeply tied to the urban and historical development of the municipal territory following the Unification of Italy. When Rome became the capital of the Kingdom of Italy in 1871, the city walls expanded outward, and the newly established quarters of Nomentano, Salario, Parioli, and Flaminio were designed to serve as high-end residential, financial, and executive corporate districts. This expansion drew institutions away from the congested historic center to modern, campus-like facilities connected by wide avenues.
In the Salario district, a significant administrative hub is formed by the presence of AGCOM (Authority for Communications Guarantees), Consip S.p.A. (the Public Procurement Agency), and the ACN (National Cybersecurity Agency). AGCOM, the independent regulatory and supervisory authority for the telecommunications, audiovisual, and publishing markets, moved its primary operational and representative Roman headquarters to via Isonzo 21/b in January 2010. Immediately adjacent at via Isonzo 19/E are the corporate and administrative headquarters of Consip, a public stock company entirely owned by the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) that acts as the central purchasing body for the entire Italian public administration. Directly facing this hub along the historical arterial road is the National Cybersecurity Agency, located at Corso d'Italia 41, which serves as the apex public authority coordinating Italy’s digital defense and cyber resilience.
The Nomentano quarter houses several technical, regulatory, and public health institutions. ARAN (Agency for the Collective Bargaining Representation of Public Administrations), the technical body that legally represents public administrations during national collective bargaining cycles, operates from its central headquarters at via Giovanni Battista Morgagni 30/E. Nearby, in the Nomentano-Salario transition zone, Accredia (the Italian Accreditation Body) maintains one of its main operating bases and secondary institutional offices at viale Regina Margherita 262, serving as the sole national non-profit organization appointed by the Italian government to attest the competence and neutrality of calibration and testing laboratories. Additionally, the landmark campus of the Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS / Italian National Institute of Health) sits prominently at viale Regina Elena 299, acting as the main public technical-scientific body of the Italian National Health Service.
Other major agencies are located closer to the municipal borders and waterways. The general management and registered office of the public infrastructure giant ANAS S.p.A. (a subsidiary of the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane Group) are housed in the historic corporate complex at via Monzambano 10, located directly on the border between Municipio I and Municipio II near Castro Pretorio. Meanwhile, the Flaminio district hosts the primary administrative base and registered office of ENEA (National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development), situated at Lungotevere Grande Ammiraglio Thaon di Revel 76, where the public research body focuses on green energy, sustainable environmental solutions, and technological innovation.
The dense logistical corridor of Municipio II is further anchored by its close proximity to major institutional landmarks located across its borders in neighboring Municipio I. These adjacent hubs include the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT) situated at Piazzale Porta Pia, and the extensive complex of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) on Via XX Settembre, providing a continuous physical connection between executive ministries and the independent regulatory agencies that execute national policy.
Education
The socio-cultural fabric of Municipio II is profoundly shaped by its exceptional concentration of educational institutions, acting as one of the primary academic and intellectual hubs of the metropolitan area of Rome.
Upper secondary schools Licei The municipio hosts a network of prestigious state-run high schools (scuole secondarie di secondo grado) known for their historical impact and academic standing: