We continued to enjoy the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of the cloister of the Basilica di Sant’Andrea delle Fratte.

Palazzo Chauvet dates from 1886, and was designed by the architect, Giulio De Angelis.  It features the name of a now defunct newspaper, Il Popolo Romano, on its facade.  The newspaper, which was based in the palazzo, flourished for a few decades under the leadership of Costanzo Chauvet, who owned the palazzo.

The still published newspaper, Il Messaggero, has its headquarters in what used to be the Hotel Select, on Via del Tritone.

Our first evening, dinner in Rome was simple, as we had eaten a large lunch on the train, up from Napoli.  We had panini and chips, while watching the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest.

The next day, after breakfast, we headed out, to explore the area a bit more.

At Via Sistina, #113, you will find the Convento delle Suore Sacramentine di Maria Ausiliatrice.  The building was built to house the convent in 1901, and while  they were laying the foundations, they discovered the remains of an ancient Roman home.

 

Next up: We continue to explore Via Sistina, and the surrounding area!

 

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