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 Fontane, or the Four Fountains, are literally four fountains found at the intersection of Via delle Quattro Fontane with Via del Quirinale, one at each corner. The Fountain of Diana was designed by the painter and architect, Pietro da Cortona.
The Fountain of the Arno River is the work of Domenico Fontana. Fontana included a lion in his design, which is one of the emblems of the city of Florence, through which the Arno flows.
The Fountain of the Tiber River is also the work of Domenico Fontana. For this fountain, the artist included a She-Wolf, which is one of the symbols of the city of Rome.
The Chiesa di San Carlino alle Quattro Fontane is considered a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. Dedicated to San Carlo Borromeo, the Romans affectionately refer to the church as San Carlino, because of its small size.
The church dates from 1634, and was designed by Francesco Borromini. The façade was not begun until 1664, and the work continued under Bernardo Borromini, who took over after his uncle’s death, in 1667. Above the entrance portal, there is a statue of San Carlo Borromeo, by Antonio Raggi, which dates from 1675.
On the sides, there are statues of Saint John of Matha, and Saint Felix of Valois. Both are the work of Sillano Sillani, and date from 1682.
Next up: We go inside the Chiesa di San Carlino alle Quattro Fontane, and then, head down to Trastevere, for our last night in Rome!
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