The Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola at Campus Martius (Italian: Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola in Campo Marzio, Latin: Ecclesia Sancti Ignatii a Loyola in Campo Martio) is a Roman Catholic titular church, of deaconry rank, dedicated to Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus, located in Rome, Italy. Built in Baroque style between 1626 and 1650, the church functioned originally as the chapel of the adjacent Roman College, that moved in 1584 to a new larger building and was renamed the Pontifical Gregorian University.
The Collegio Romano opened very humbly in 1551, with an inscription over the door summing up its simple purpose: "School of Grammar, Humanity, and Christian Doctrine. Free". Plagued by financial problems in the early years, the Collegio Romano had various provisional centres. In 1560, Vittoria della Tolfa, Marchesa della Valle, donated her family isola, an entire city block and its existing buildings, to the Society of Jesus in memory of her late husband the Marchese della Guardia Camillo Orsini, founding the Collegio Romano. She had previously intended to donate it to the Poor Clares for the founding of a monastery. The nuns had already started to build what had been intended to become the Church of Santa Maria della Nunziata, erected on the spot where the Temple of Isis had stood.
obumselu victor | Mar 5, 2018
The paintings in this church is quite unique. Its has this 3D effect as one continues to look at it steadily. The ceiling was done by Andrea Pozzos illustrating the life of St. Ignatius and the missions of Jesuits. It also presents our blessed mother welcoming Ignatius into heaven. The dome has that 3D effect as well this was done to substitute for the lack of the actual dome with was lacking in the church. It's worth visiting! The high altar is also remarkable. The Latins cross style hands two beautiful side altars with high marble images. She hosts concerts and other evens. Very beautiful church.
Marcello - | Dec 29, 2017
A must see in Rome. Stare at the main vault and you'll be amazed by the depth that the prospective paintings provide. Look a little further to the main dome, it's fake... What?? Yes, it's just a perfect painting that creates the illusion of a real one. It will be clear once you walk underneath it. On the left, there is a station that in the evening turns the lights on for both the vault and the dome. 1€ each.
Marc Albert | Jan 7, 2018
It's a beautiful church and a great place to just sit, rest and contemplate after a long day walking around the city. It may be most famous for it's fake dome, which was painted using the Trompe-l’oeil technique. It's not my favorite example of the art. I prefer the many sculptures.
Bao N-Khoa | Jan 23, 2018
Lovely church, appeared to be overlooked by most sightseers who are on their way to the Pantheon. Check out the magnification mirror they placed in the center so you can examine the details of the fresco overhead.
Michael B Shannon | Jan 29, 2018
Found this place by accident, takes your breath away when you walk inside, absolutely amazing paintings on the walls and ceiling. Best of all admission is free.
Leyla Misono | Jun 29, 2018
My favourite church in Rome, I keep coming back every time I am in the city. Majestic, gorgeous, magnificent, awe inspiring. The art on the ceiling (in the photo) is breathtaking. I am so grateful to be able to see such amazing beauty.
Felipe Santarelli | Jul 9, 2018
Magnificient Roman Catholic church from 1650 ( Orazio Grassi) , it's ceilings and walls covered with majestic pictures and sculptures. Located not far from The Pantheon and via del Corso.
Maria Ortese | Jun 20, 2018
It's always worth a visit. Pay attention at the ceiling and the in particular at the dome... ;-)
Karol Be | Jun 12, 2018
Inostensible church from outside, but inside is absolutely worth to see! The frescoes on ceiling are stunning!
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