The Ludovisi District, the sixteenth district of Rome (R. XVI), was established in 1886 following the sale of Villa Ludovisi by the Boncompagni family to create an urban subdivision. The area was originally occupied by the Horti Sallustiani, patrician gardens of Antiquity.

This district, located between the Aurelian Walls, Trevi, and Colonna, is characterized by post-Italian unification urbanization, with Savoy-style buildings. Along its famous Via Vittorio Veneto, the heart of the Dolce Vita of the 1950s-60s, Hollywood stars mingled with luxury hotels such as the Excelsior.
It is also home to fountains and the Capuchin Crypt, known for its skeletal displays.

The coat of arms of the district, featuring three bands and a golden dragon on a red background, is inherited from the Ludovisi family, historic owners of the estate. The bands recall their prestigious lineage, while the dragon, a mythical figure, symbolizes protection and strength.