# Urbe Hub: Web3 Builders Welcome *Italy's first Web3 co-working & events space* By [urbe.eth](https://paragraph.com/@urbe.eth) · 2025-02-28 --- **TL;DR** --------- The Urbe Hub is open! and it's completely FREE to join. The first **Web3 co-working and events space in Italy**, right in the heart of **Rome**. More than just a place to work—it’s a **meeting point for the Web3 community**. We will **regularly host events** for **Web3 builders and the crypto-curious alike**, and our **co-working space is free** for passionate builders who share our values. Want to join? **Discover how to be involved below!** [![](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1yP8IBpn1s) * * * **The Grand Opening Ceremony** ------------------------------ On **February 15, 2025**, we officially opened the doors of **Urbe Hub** at **Città dell’Altra Economia**, marking a major milestone for **Web3 in Italy**. The day was filled with **energy, meaningful conversations, and a shared excitement** about what we can build together. We were joined by **Ethereum co-founder Mihai Alisie,** Founder of AKASHA Foundation and first supporter of the Urbe Hub project, who shared insights on the **early days of Ethereum** and the **importance of physical hubs for Web3 communities**. Other Speakers included: * **QJ** (Director of the Ethereum Community Fund) * Founders of the main Italian Web3 Communities (**SpaghettETH**, **NapulETH**, **ETHna**) * **Builders from Brian, Drift, Builders Garden, Fluidkey, Web3PrivacyNow, Digitalia, ReFi Italia,** and **Vera3**, showcasing their latest innovations. 📢 **Event highlights on** [**X**](https://x.com/urbeEth/status/1891463889822289924)[ ](https://x.com/urbeEth)📺 **Videos of the panel speeches will be out soon!** Follow us on [**X**](https://x.com/urbeEth) or [**YouTube**](https://youtube.com/@urbeethyt?feature=shared) so you don’t miss them! * * * **Our First Urbe Hacker House at the Hub** ------------------------------------------ **Urbe Hacker House** is our **deep-dive builder format**. Over **one or two days**, we come together to **explore protocols, SDKs, APIs, and new Web3 tools**, learning by doing. For our **seventh Urbe Hacker House—the first at the new Hub**—we explored [**Akasha World**](https://akasha.org/world/), guided by [**Limone**](https://x.com/limone_eth) **and** [**Mide**](https://x.com/itsmide_eth), diving deep into the project’s core tech. 📢 **Watch what builders have** [**delivered**](https://x.com/urbeEth/status/1892663590299021489)**!** This is just the beginning. **Expect many more Hacker Houses at Urbe Hub!** ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/6246ab0224c48b65f154eb7a5e83e0ac.jpg) * * * **What You Will Find at the Urbe Hub** -------------------------------------- Urbe Hub is a **permanent home for Web3 builders in Rome**. It’s where **developers, founders, and creatives** can come together to **work, collaborate, and grow the ecosystem**. We built this space because we believe **Web3 is about more than speculation—it’s about building real things, solving real problems, and pushing technology forward**. If you’re working on **Ethereum development, cryptographic privacy, decentralized applications, or just exploring what Web3 can do**, this is the place to join. ### **Location & Facilities** [**Urbe Hub**](https://maps.app.goo.gl/3RZttYJ7B89h5xSq9) is located between **Testaccio & Ostiense**, two of Rome’s most **vibrant, well-connected neighborhoods**. 🚆 **Easy to reach**: * **10 min walk** to **Trastevere Train Station** (direct trains to **Fiumicino Airport**) * **12 min walk** to **Ostiense Metro B** (just **2 stops from the Colosseum**) * **15 min walk** to **Trastevere**, one of Rome’s **liveliest nightlife districts** * **Surrounded by some of the best Roman trattorias & cafés** ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/61fb69f5aa991bc92c53d4c8e3949387.png) ### **Inside Urbe Hub** Designed for **both focused work and social interaction**: * **Main co-working room** for open collaboration with 25 seats * **Smaller focus room** for deep work with 6 seats * **Meeting room** for calls & team discussions Furthermore, we have a chill room with TV and sofa, a “HopSpot” corner (eat & drink area) and a large terrace. These make the space truly **multifunctional**, allowing for **hard work and recreational activities** to happen simultaneously. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/69c1c6433aedf87de8d6a4a611e688d4.jpg) ### **Beyond Urbe Hub: Città dell’Altra Economia** Urbe Hub is located inside **Città dell'Altra Economia**, a **center for sustainable innovation, ethical business, and cultural exchange**. The space includes: * **A restaurant & bar** * **Three large event spaces** (some may remember them from **ETHRome 2023**) * **A massive open-air piazza**, where some of our biggest events take place We’re **partnered with these spaces**, so during **larger events like Urbe Village**, the **whole area becomes an extension of Urbe Hub**. * * * **How Can You Be Involved?** ---------------------------- ### **Co-working at Urbe Hub** * Are you a Web3 Veteran considering a trip to Italy? * Are you a Digital Nomad travelling the world? * Sei un Italiano che vuole entrare nel settore Web3? **Urbe Hub is open to builders from anywhere in the world**, whether you’re stopping by for a few days or looking for a temporary base. If you're **building cool stuff** and want a **place to work from while in Rome**, apply here 👇 [ Urbe Hub - Subscription form ---------------------------- To access the Urbe Hub, you need to fill out this form. You will be notified if you are deemed eligible. Spots are available daily, and you can reserve one if you qualify. http://docs.google.com ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/33b98e2ef35bd0329c075a0f54c655b7.png) ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7qLKc3SuZ1bhwWgoyfmhA_3SWqJX6hM3b--4lmOMRF4Rwkw/viewform?usp=dialog) ### **Events at Urbe Hub** Urbe Hub is not just a place to work—it’s a place to **meet, exchange ideas, and build**. We will **regularly host**: * **Conference-style events -** with speakers from the Web3 space. * **Meetups** and **casual gatherings** - BBQs, aperitivos, and open discussions. * **Hacker Houses** - where we deep-dive into **protocols, SDKs, and Web3 tools**. * **Workshops & educational sessions -** to onboard the next generation of Web3 builders. And of course, **stay tuned for Urbe Village, our biggest event yet**... * * * **Urbe Village: Our 2025 Flagship Event** ----------------------------------------- From **October 5th to 19th, 2025**, Urbe Hub will host **Urbe Village**—a **festival of innovation** bringing together a **high density of true Web3 builders**. In classic **Urbe style, we ship, don’t tell**—so expect: * **Hands-on building** * **Real-world collaborations** * **Urbe Campus (bootcamp) for beginner developers** * **Urbe Hacker Houses (protocol deep-dives) for more advanced developers** * [**ETHRome 2025**](https://www.ethrome.org/) **as the grand finale** Want to know more? Check out our **first Urbe Village article**👇 [ Introducing Urbe Village ------------------------ TLDR: ETHRome wasn't built in a day. It will evolve into something much more compelling, for both sponsors and builders: Urbe Village! A 2-week popup village, focused on Web3 builders, blending the ETHRome hackathon with hands-on learning, mentorship, and community-building activities. https://paragraph.xyz ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/3e1f230ee2a5cdcedf7a95f7e41f59d3.jpg) ](https://paragraph.xyz/@urbe.eth/uv1) * * * **Join the urbe.eth Community** ------------------------------- Whether you're a developer, founder designer, artist, movie-maker, researcher… we want to hear your story, regardless of where you live! * Join our [**Discord**](https://discord.gg/KMSTAZdRHC) * Fill in the [**Co-working application**](https://maps.app.goo.gl/3RZttYJ7B89h5xSq9) today! * Follow us on [**X**](https://x.com/urbeEth) and turn on notifications to never miss an announcement * Subscribe to this newsletter for more in-depth information * We are always open to new **partnerships** or event ideas: [**hello@urbe.build**](mailto:hello@urbe.build) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a4afa429e92c32a8b041917a45dc7e80.jpg) --- *Originally published on [urbe.eth](https://paragraph.com/@urbe.eth/uh1)*