This church contains the tomb of Ignatius Loyola, the Spanish soldier and saint who founded the Jesuits in 1540. This is a fabulous tomb, resembling an altar. It is decorated by lapis lazuli and a ball of this stone on the top is the largest solid piece in the world

Extensively loaded with art and decoration. Church of the Jesuit order and next door to the residence of Ignatius of Loyola, the founder. Worth finding for the art and the history.

We did not have time to visit many Churches but the art in this one, as well as the general impression of the building, is a very high standard.

At first glance Chiesa del Gesu will look look like many baroque churches of Rome. But it has unique features. The architecture is renaissance style of Rome with a facade replicated in many other churches.It is actually the first in its kind, a pioneering masterpiece, a milestone of architecture in the eternal city. It is a 'must see', please do... More

We ran into this church on our way to another church. We took peek and it was magnificient. Loved the detail and it's free!

Go see the ceiling, a baroque masterpiece.There's a spot on the floor to position yourself for the best view of it's glorious eye-fooling splendour.

This is a beautiful church with an amazing ceiling. there is a mirror in the center aisle, that you look in & take a picture of this glorious artwork. Truly, one of the most beautiful churches in the world.

We attended 10am mass last Sunday in the church, it was in Italian with a beautiful organist and some singing. The priest gave a homily (all in Italian...naturally enough) for a long time but was very animated. The church is filled with wealth and is very impressive. The mass was full of old people dressed in black - no kids... More

So what else is new? You throw your hat in Rome, and it is likely to land in a church or a pizzeria. I will take the pizzeria any day.