Chiesa del Gesù
Religious, Buildings & Monuments
Downtown
Architecture, History, Religion, Art
Mobility Obstacles: Stairs
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Chiesa del Gesù
Jesuit Church
Renaissance goes Baroque
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Via degli Astalli 16 Rome, Rome 00186 |
+39 6 69 7001 Fax: +39 6 6970 0263 |
Description
Chiesa del Gesù, the first Jesuit church in Rome, served as a model for later churches. Its appearance was changed in the 17th century, when its original austerity ceded to Baroque decoration. Designed by Andrea Pozzo, the chapel of Sant'Ignazio, with its columns in lapis lazuli and its gilded friezes, is typical of Baroque taste. Bernini is represented by a statue dedicated to San Roberto Bellarmino, a great theologian of the counter-Reformation. Don't miss the allegorical frescos of the nave, with stuccoes by Antonio Raggi, designed by Giovan Battista Gaulli, known as Baciccia, and responsible also for the paintings in the vault, the dome and the apse.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 6.30am-12.30pm, 4.00pm-7.15pm Mon-SunVisit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Exposure
Indoor with no climate control.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
Bus 46, 62, 64, 70, 80, 81, 87, 116, 492, 628. Tram: 8
Best Modes of Transportation:
Bus
Walking
Parking Availability: Yes
Notes: Parking available in Piazza del Gesu.
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