A plaque marks the building where the Polish poet, Cyprian Kamil Norwid, lived in Rome.

At Via Sistina, #125, another plaque marks the house where the Russian writer, Nikolai Gogol, lived from 1838 to 1842.

At Via Sistina, #129, you will find the Teatro Sistina.  The theater dates from 1946, and was designed by Marcello Piacentini.  Originally opened as a cinema, it has since become one of Rome’s main houses for musical theater.  A plaque, on the facade, honors the two playwrights, Pietro Garinei and Sandro Giovannini, whose musicals were performed here.  The plaque also features a list of some of their most popular songs.

The Chiesa dei Santi Ildefonso e Tommaso da Villanova can be found at Via Sistina, #11.  The church dates from 1667, and it is dedicated to the two Spanish saints it is named after.  During the French occupation, the church fell into disrepair, and it was eventually deconsecrated.  It was reopened for worship again later, and today, it is a lovely spot to reflect and pray.

A plaque, on a nearby building, honors Luigi Rossini, an artist from Ravenna, who was best known for his etchings of ancient Roman architecture.

Next up: More surprises to come, as we continue to explore beautiful Rome!

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