Venturing out once more on my own, I found my way to Chiesa del Gesú, a16th Century Baroque Jesuit church that demonstrated how the Counter-Reformation used art to get across the anti-Protestant message. Figures on the ceiling of the nave spilled out of their gilded...More

A truly baroque gem! Be sure to be there at 5.30 pm when a baroque mechanism lowers a painting to expose the magnificent statue of Saint Ignatius...it is a magical moment accompanied by beautiful music and an interesting narration....so solemn

This one was just amazing, after visiting a lot, and i mean a lot of different churches, cathedrals and duomos throughout Italy i was expecting to see one of the same, i was so happily surprised to see something different. The modern 3D ceiling painting...More

This is a truly beautiful church with altars that are simply spectacular. It is closed for several hours in the afternoon so time your visit. There is a kind of sound and light show at 5.30pm at the altar of Saint Ignatius which, although in...More

This was an unplanned stop on a school tour, but I'm so glad we visited. The intricate art is stunning and you would never know it from the outside! Highly recommend and it is also free and not at all crowded!

The only question that irriated me afyer visiting this gorgous ,heavenly and the unbelievable church is,why is not on the top attractions in Rome.? amazing frescos wonder pieces of art of Guille .bethtaking interiors that will haunt you for so long with an aching neck.ill...More

From the outside one would not think much of the interior of Chiesa Del Gesu. Inside it was awe inspiring! The ceiling artwork along the entire football field long of church was jaw dropping. The artwork was so large that the church placed a concave...More