If you like Caravaggio this Church is a must. Particularly the Martyrdom of St Matthew is spectacular.
Church of San Luigi dei Francesi, Rome
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Church of San Luigi dei Francesi
Via Santa Giovanna d'Arco 5, 00186 Rome, Italy
39 6 688271
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Ranked #2 of 535 attractions in Rome
Type: Religious Sites, Churches/ Cathedrals
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The famous painter Caravaggio (1573-1610) was commissioned to paint for this church, where in one of its chapels is his realistic naturalism in three...
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The famous painter Caravaggio (1573-1610) was commissioned to paint for this church, where in one of its chapels is his realistic naturalism in three scenes of the life of St. Matthew.
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A pretty little church, hidden between Piazza Navona and The Pantheon. Definitely worth a look in, the artwork was amazing and admission is free!
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Lovely church, convenient (right near Piazza Navona) and the best part of course are the Caravaggio paintings - 3 of the very best ones. Love it when it's not too crowded....
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Like most of the beauties in Rome, from the outside, this small church, situated in the Piazza San Luigi dei Francesi, next to Piazza Navona, ...seems unimportant.
When you have a look inside, though, ...you might have a huge surprise!!!
As it shelters 3 Carvaggio paintings, one more beautiful than the other.
Even though next to one of the most...
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It is one of the churches you should not miss at all!It is a very moving experience.. You can take good photos there..
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san antonio, texas
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Have to seek out the places that have his work. Well worth the effort. Fun to explore on your own and find the places that have his pieces
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Went there to see the Caravaggio paintings. The paintings are astonishing, and overall the church is nice.
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Large, extensively decorated. Caravaggio in front left chapel. Mass in French. Easy to find between Piazza Navona and Pantheon. Worth seeing.
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it´s a romantic chucrch placed in the city center, one of the largest ones I have seen in Europe. beautiful barrocque decoration and nice floor design.
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The three wonderful paintings by Caraveggio of the Vocation of Saint Matthew are simply breathtaking. But there is so much more to see in this church which has been looking after the French in Rome since 1589. Lots of memorials to French citizens who spent time in Rome and other French religious memorabilia
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