Founded in 1627, to train missionaries, the Collegium Urbanum de Propoganda Fide, or the Pontifical College for the Propagation of the Faith, would then travel around the world, teaching Catholicism.  At that time, Italians were not admitted into the school.  All the students came from other countries, mostly from Northern Europe and the Middle East.  Here, the students would study, eventually taking their holy vows, before returning to their homelands, to begin their missionary work.  Today, the college continues to function in the same capacity, with its students now coming mainly from Asia and Africa.

A plaque marks the building where the Norwegian writer, Sigrid Undset, stayed while in Rome.  It was here that she met her future husband, Anders Castus Svarstad, a Norwegian painter.  The two married three years after meeting.  He was already married at the time, and needed to obtain a divorce.  They both returned to this same palazzo, to celebrate their union.

The Museo del Barbiere, or the Barber Museum, can be found at Via della Vite, #75.  The place is a working barbershop, as well as a museum and historical archive.  Admission is free, but a haircut will cost you!  This shrine, to all things associated with the art of hair cutting, is run by five internationally renowned barbers: Abel Pelukeros, Massimo Romano, Giuseppe Romano, Arthur Rubinoff, and Giovanni Vecchio.

A plaque marks the building where James Joyce stayed in August of 1906, while working on his masterpiece, Ulysses.

Next up: We head to a high-end department store, and say goodbye to friends!

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