Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola
Attraction
4.8 (9710 reviews)
17th-century Roman Catholic church with trompe l'oeil ceilings & frescoes depicting St Ignatius.
Via del Caravita, 8a, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
+39 06 679 4406
Did You Know?
Trompe l'oeil Masterpieces
The church boasts two incredible trompe l'oeil frescoes by Andrea Pozzo, one depicting a fake dome and the other showing Saint Ignatius Loyola's ascension to paradise.
Architectural Style
The church's facade is in the Baroque style, while the surrounding piazza exhibits a late Baroque/early Rococo design.
Religious Order
Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola was built by the Jesuit order, a Catholic religious society known for its emphasis on education and missionary work.
Architect
The church's interior was designed by Jesuit mathematician Orazio Grassi, who based his plans on those of Carlo Maderno.
Highlights from Reviews
• free entry
Entry to the church is free, allowing visitors to explore its artistic and historical treasures without charge.
• amazing ceiling fresco
The ceiling fresco by Andrea Pozzo uses trompe-l'œil to create the illusion of a majestic dome.
• peaceful atmosphere
The church provides a serene atmosphere, offering a peaceful escape from the busy streets of Rome.
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