[2] In March 1956 an agreement was reached between the Swedish and Italian governments on the mutual elevation of the respective countries' legations to embassies.

In connection with this, on 2 March the Swedish government appointed the then envoy, Baron Johan Beck-Friis, as Sweden's ambassador in Rome.

[4] At the embassy, the staff is organized into several key departments and positions:[5] From 1894, the chancery was located at Palazzo Capranica, via Teatro Valle 16.

The property is 1,500 square meters and is situated in a well-maintained lush green garden surrounded by high walls and gates.

[20] In connection with the purchase, the architect Ragnar Hjorth [sv] was commissioned to draw up plans for renovation, but his proposal was not implemented.

In 2008-2009, the National Property Board of Sweden carried out a project aiming to return to a more authentic plaster façade.