We came to Rome with very little knowledge. We knew of the main attractions such as the Colosseum and St Angelo's but not really anything else. We were out walking, seeing what we would stumble across and we came across this gem! A truly stunning...More

Our favorite ceiling was Il Gesu -- a riotous swirling gold frescoed spectacle that could beam you up to the heavens.

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!