The city has three skyscrapers above 100 m (328 ft) (one building is still under construction) and several skyscrapers between 70 m (230 ft) and 100 m (328 ft) for a total of about ten skyscrapers above 70 m (230 ft), most of which lie in EUR, which is located south of the historic centre of Rome.

Why is there no skyscrapers in Rome?

Another reason for not putting skyscrapers in Rome, and most subsurface construction which would be required for them, and for a more extensive subway system is just about anywhere you put a shovel (or backhoe) into the ground in Rome you dig up an ancient villa or some other ancient building.

Why are there no skyscrapers in Europe?

In addition, the lower population of Europe at that time meant that the demand for floor area that principally drives skyscraper construction wasn't there. As a result, modest structures replaced buildings that could not be saved or restored.