On September 11, 2026, the Cinema dei Piccoli—the historic venue located within Villa Borghese in Rome, famous for earning a Guinness World Record in 2005 as the world’s smallest building used for movie screenings, thanks to its mere 63 seats—will reopen its doors.
The history of the world’s smallest movie theater
Founded in 1934 based on an idea by Alfredo Annibali as “Casa di Topolino” (a name later removed at Disney’s request), the cinema has been a part of the capital’s history. After a hiatus caused by World War II and a crisis in the 1970s, the venue was revived by Enzo Fiorenza. Today, it continues to be a city landmark for arthouse cinema, animated films, and the promotion of high-quality children’s films.
How much does it cost to enjoy this experience?
As it does every year, after the summer break, the cinema reopens in September. Through September 20, all Italian and European films will cost just €3.50 ( + €0.50 for online advance tickets ). The price is the same for all moviegoers ages two and up.
For non-European films, the full-price ticket is €6.50 every day. The reduced rate (€5.00) is reserved for those over 65 and applies only to weekday evening screenings of non-Italian or non-European films.
Practical Information
The Cinema dei Piccoli is located at Largo Marcello Mastroianni 15 (Villa Borghese). In addition to its regular schedule—which generally runs from Wednesday through Sunday between 4:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.—the theater can be rented exclusively for private events and birthday parties. For information and reservations, please call 06 8553485.
