Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Historic church in Rome
Category

Sightseeing

Est. Duration

0-30m

Age requirement

All ages

Message from Francesco Meola

One of Rome's most beautiful churches, the Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, is a must-visit. Located just 5 minutes from the Pantheon, on Via del Caravita, it's a stunning example of a Baroque-style church, built by the Jesuit order in 1650.

In my opinion, the most incredible part of the church is its ceiling. I was amazed by its beauty and couldn't stop staring at it to see all the little details. Another fascinating feature of this church is that, despite appearing to have a dome, it's just an optical illusion.

The church has become popular on social media, thanks to its mirror at the centre. The mirror allows you to see the ceiling from a different perspective, and I honestly find it to be a great idea! You might encounter a long queue to see the church through the mirror, but don't be discouraged, as it actually moves pretty fast. Every time I went, I didn't wait more than 5 minutes.

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