Jesuit Art Treasures in Rome Guided Tour including Church of Gesù & St Ignatius

1h30
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Stop At: Piazza Sant'Ignazio, Rome Italy

You will meet your guide just outside St. Ignatius Church in Piazza Sant'Ignazio, an authentic example of Baroque Square, and your adventure will start.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola, Piazza Sant'Ignazio, 00186 Rome Italy

You will visit St. Ignatius Church with its incredible optical illusions created by the Jesuit Artist Andrea Pozzo. That the only church in Rome with a fake 3D-vault just painted on the ceiling.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Chiesa del Gesu, Piazza del Gesu Via degli Astalli, 16, 00186 Rome Italy

After St. Ignatius you will take a stroll - less than 10 minutes walking - to the mother church of the Jesuit Society: the Chiesa del Gesù.

Consacrated in 1584 became a model of church to be exported all over the world. Inside you will enjoy the beauty of this late Baroque church and its frescoes painted by the great artists of that time. You will also see the impressive tomb of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.

Duration: 40 minutes

Included
  • Local guide
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Professional guide
  • Private tour
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Cultural
95% Tourism
90% Original
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