Archivio di Stato di Roma — State Archives of Rome
Rome, Italy
About This Activity
The Archivio di Stato di Roma, housed in the Complesso di Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza on Corso del Rinascimento, holds Rome's civil registration records from 1810 to 1930 — births, marriages, and deaths that form the backbone of Italian-American genealogy research. Staff assist researchers in navigating the inventory; many records are cross-referenced with the free national Antenati online portal. Entry to the reading room is free; bring photo ID and proof of address to register for a reader's card on arrival.
Seasonal note: Open Mon–Fri; closed Italian public holidays
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Best 14 Days in Italy — Roots & Heritage
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 21 Days in Italy — History
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 21 Days in Italy — Budget
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 21 Days in Italy — Without Walking Tours
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 21 Days in Italy — Without Art & Culture
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 21 Days in Italy — Summer
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
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