Road to Olympia A scenic view Olympic section of Rome ( which will be a sight of the 1960 games ) Centre is the ' Villa Glori ' trot turf , which , with modifications , will serve for equestrian events . Behind it ( Background left ) is the ' Flaminio ' stadium for football events and supplementary to the Olympic Stadium for track and Field Events . The Buildings under construction ( right ) are part of the Olympic Village to house athletes and officials . The cupoland building is the ' Palazzetto Dello Sport ' ( Little sports palace ) for indoor events subsiduary to the sports palace whose construction has just began . 5th March 1959