While the church is without doubt a grand Baroque spectacle, the "piazza" has been ruined by cars parked everywhere, even blocking the entrance. If you go to visit the chapel of Sant'Ignazio in the palazzo next door (well worth it also to see his apartments) you might mention to the priests how unsightly this is, in hopes that they start... More

Also called the Jesuit Church. This is where St Ignatius of Loyola is entombed. No entrance fees but there are opening times. We visited at 4pm when they opened.

Most afternoons, at 17.30, an authentic piece of Baroque theatre (albeit with the help of a little modern technology) takes place in the Chiesa del Gesu. The spectacle lasts about twenty minutes and the sumptuously ornate altar of St Ignatius is the focus of the action. To the sound of sacred music and text, parts of the altar are lit... More

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.