The Fontana Sallustiana can be found along Via Friuli, and dates from 1927.  The fountain was designed by the architect, Ugo Giovannozzi, and was sculpted by the artist, Antonio Mariani. The headquarters for the Istituto Nazionale delle Assicurazioni, or the INA, which is the Italian national insurance company, is at Via Bissolati, #23. The Quattro…

We continued to explore the Galleria d’Arte Moderna di Rome Capitale. Not far from the museum, at Via di San Basilio, #52, we found a Greek Byzantine Catholic Church.   Next up: We visit Popi Popi, one of our new favorite Roman restaurants!   Note: This blog is written in English, and the author takes…

That night, we had takeout Chinese food, and relaxed in the apartment.  The next morning, we were out bright and early, heading to the Galleria d’Arte Moderna, which was literally around the corner from where we were staying. The Galleria d’Arte Moderna di Roma Capitale is at Via Francesco Crispi, #24.   Since first opening its…

ODStore claims to be Italy’s largest chain store for sweets and snacks, and we were lucky enough to have one a few blocks away from where we were staying.  Naturally, we had to check it out! The Piazza Barberini was built on the site of the ancient Circus of Flora, and at one time, it…