I have seen many churches in America, Mexico, India, Poland, Hungry, Austria, Bethlehem etc but nothing as mind blowing as this!!!! I feel like it brought together so many different art forms and emotions : frescoes, oil paintings, sculpture, carvings, relief work, metal work, embroidery, fabric - you name it and it's there. I was so moved by the grandeur that I was in tears. I imagined the hard work each artist must have done esp the art work way at the top of the center of the dome. Must visit. Not sure why it's not on the standard tourist spots list

This is one of a handful of interesting historic churches that you will find along Via del Corso. What you see today is a grand Baroque building built in the 17th century, replacing an earlier 10th-century medieval building. The church is open from 7am to 7pm daily according to the basilica website. The facade is attractive but it is ornate interior that will really impress. Giacinto Brandi's 'Fall of the Rebel Angels (1677-79) ceiling fresco is particularly impressive. The main altarpiece 'Saints Ambrose and Charles Borromeo with the Virgin and Jesus (1685-90) by Carlo Maratta is also a masterpiece. Spend some time enjoying the heavily frescoed vaults and nave walls and the equally nice side chapels as well during visits to Basilica dei SS. Ambrogio e Carlo al Corso.

As you walk down via del Corso, one of Rome’s main thoroughfares, you will pass by this grand 17th century church. I’ve overlooked it before which is strange because it’s so large that you’d think you wouldn’t be able to miss it. However the busy street, the crowds of people and the surrounding buildings tend to distract you. It is a shame to miss it because it’s actually one of the grandest Baroque churches in Rome. It took almost 80 years to build and is dedicated to St Ambrose and St Charles, both Bishops of Milan at different times. Inside, it has a soaring dome, towering pink marble columns, a beautiful painted ceiling covered in frescoes and gold, and the heart of St Charles is preserved here.