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"Seen during a childhood stay in a hotel overlooking Piazza della Minerva, the statue of an elephant shouldering an obelisk felt like a whimsical wink amid all of Bernini’s muscular river gods in nearby Piazza Navona." - Chloe Schama
Bernini's elephant sculpture supporting an ancient Egyptian obelisk
Piazza della Minerva, 00186 Roma RM, Italy Get directions
Bakery · Parione
Pizza by the slice, pastries, panini, cookies, & tarts.
19 Postcards
Hotel · Ludovisi
Rooftop restaurant, live piano bar, and elegant lounge with period features
16 Postcards
Restaurant · Regola
Refined Roman tasting menus & wine pairings on terrace
14 Postcards
Pastry shop · Testaccio
Pastries, gelato, cappuccinos, and sweet treats served
2 Postcards
Mediterranean restaurant · Campo Marzio
Romantic Italian dining with stunning city views & live music
1 Postcard
Hotel · Castro Pretorio
Grand hotel with opulent rooms, butler service, spa
10 Postcards
Roman restaurant · Gianicolese
Reinvented Roman cuisine, gnocchi Thursdays, jazz music
Hotel · Ripa
Elegant sanctuary blending history & modern style, private cinema, terrace
Roman restaurant · Testaccio
Roman cuisine specialties like cacio e pepe and artichokes
6 Postcards
Wine bar · Ponte
Global wine list, sharing plates, vintage features, bottle racks
12 Postcards