Il Palazzetto
Leveca Boutique Apartments exclusively occupies Il Palazzetto, an elegant five-storey building dating
back to 1870, where the charm of historic Rome meets contemporary comfort.
Its façade, distinguished by its characteristic “egg-yolk yellow” colour and enhanced by travertine effect decorative details framing the three entrance doorways, is a fine example of late nineteenth-century Roman residential architecture.
Architectural features from this period can still be admired throughout the building, including the charming cross-vaulted ceilings and exposed terracotta brickwork in the first-floor apartment, as well as the niches lining the staircase, once likely intended for ornamental vases and sculptures and now embellished with mirrors and vintage objects carefully selected by the owners.
Il Palazzetto is located on Via di Monte d’Oro, one of the most characteristic streets in Rome’s historic centre, still paved with the city’s traditional sampietrini cobblestones.
Just a few steps away lies the Campo Marzio Market, which preserves the authentic spirit of Roman daily life through its fresh produce, local flavours and long-standing traditions. Staying at Leveca Boutique Apartments means experiencing Rome from within, immersed in the history, elegance and authentic atmosphere that have made the Eternal City unique for centuries.
Its façade, distinguished by its characteristic “egg-yolk yellow” colour and enhanced by travertine effect decorative details framing the three entrance doorways, is a fine example of late nineteenth-century Roman residential architecture.
Architectural features from this period can still be admired throughout the building, including the charming cross-vaulted ceilings and exposed terracotta brickwork in the first-floor apartment, as well as the niches lining the staircase, once likely intended for ornamental vases and sculptures and now embellished with mirrors and vintage objects carefully selected by the owners.
Il Palazzetto is located on Via di Monte d’Oro, one of the most characteristic streets in Rome’s historic centre, still paved with the city’s traditional sampietrini cobblestones.
Just a few steps away lies the Campo Marzio Market, which preserves the authentic spirit of Roman daily life through its fresh produce, local flavours and long-standing traditions. Staying at Leveca Boutique Apartments means experiencing Rome from within, immersed in the history, elegance and authentic atmosphere that have made the Eternal City unique for centuries.
Historical Notes
Via di Monte d’Oro was originally known as Via della Catena di Borghese.
Over the centuries, it underwent several name changes, from Vicolo Nuovo to Vicolo di Monte d’Oro, before acquiring its current name in the mid-19th century.
The street’s name recalls the renowned Albergo Monte d’Oro, which operated in this area of Rome between the 16th and 18th centuries, as well as the historic Osteria Monte d’Oro, frequented by notable figures including the poet Giovanni Pascoli.
