Romes churches provide a perfect respite from the mad pace of this very frenetic city. Step into any of them , all free (of any charge and usually of any tourists) and you will instantly unwind. Sant'Ignazio was one of our favorites, with it's riotous, over the top decorated ceiling. Peek into other churches and you may find a Michelangelo,... More

There was nothing I disliked about this beautiful church. The chapels are spectacular. The frescoed ceiling is breathtaking. The famous dome optical illusion alone is worth the visit. It was also not as crowded as many of the more familiar sights and there were plenty of moments to take some good pictures. A MUST SEE in my book! More

The fact that it looks like a dome, until you are just about underneath the "dome" and realize that it is actually a flat ceiling, painted to look like a dome! Really pretty amazing. More

This church lies down a narrow alley which makes an appreciation of its fine front edifice difficult. Up the ramp you pass into a small vestibule which often contains a non-standard fitting in the form of a beggar with a plate who seems to think he has the Papal sanction to be there and fleece you. As you step over... More

if i remember right, inside this church there's a mirror that you can see the ceiling. amazing. the most important is that churches have free entrance,so just get in as many as you please,you always have something to see. More

One thing about Rome is that you end up with a crick in your neck because you are always looking up - however, visit this church and you will be gald that you did! More

Avoid the crowds and visit this wonderful building. Not far from the Trevi fountain and well worth a stop. More

We were just walking down the street and decided to go inside - this works 9 times out of 10 when walking into a church in Rome! The ceiling and relief sculptures on the walls are beautiful. There were a few surprises when walking into the rooms on each side of the apse - a (huge) mold of a statue... More

Don't miss the ceiling I almost did. It looks three dimensional. More