Location: Sant' Eustachio
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Things to do in Rome, Lazio: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Rome wasn't built in a day--and you'll need much more than a day to take in this timeless city. The city is a real-life collage of piazzas, open-air markets, and astonishing historic sites. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, contemplate the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and sample a perfect espresso or gelato before spending an afternoon shopping at the Campo de’Fiori or Via Veneto. Enjoy some of the most memorable meals of your life here, too, from fresh pasta to succulent fried artichokes or a tender oxtail stew.
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1. Church of St. Louis of the French
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4.5 based on 5,395 reviews
Closed on Thursdays! The famous painter Caravaggio (1573-1610) was commissioned to paint for this church, where in one of its chapels is his realistic naturalism in three scenes of the life of St. Matthew.
2. Chiesa di Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza
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4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By dapper777 - Monaco, null
This Baroque marvel is very hard to spot from the outside. Hidden in the porticoed courtyard of Palazzo della Sapienza, this extraordinary church is a masterpiece of baroque architecture. However, once you peak inside the entrance located very close to the Senate of Italy, in Corso Rinascimento, you are amazed by what you see. This Baroque church dates back to 1660, when Rome was at its height between the rivalry of the great master Bernini and his everlasting antagonist Borromini. Throughout the city, Borromini and Bernini’s work can be spotted quite close to one another. The church of Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza was built by Borromini from 1642 through 1660. Borromini redesigned the courtyard of Giacomo della Porta surrounding three sides with porticoes and the back with the magnificent curved facade and glowing white drum, dome, and lantern of Sant'Ivo church. The church rises in the little courtyard of the Palazzo della Sapienza (where it gets its name from), home of the antique university of Rome until 1935 and now home to the Italian state archive. Very particular are the original multifoiled dome and the daring clerestory with a spiral cusp. What makes Borromini’s church a marvel is definitely the ecstatic dome of the church. The swirling and dancing lantern on top of the dome might be the only little sign that helps passerby’s recognize or realize the existence of the church. The interior space is filled with natural light that surrounds you with its geometric play. Not to be missed the magnificent canvas by Pietro da Cortona, representing "Sant'Ivo" and other splendid frescoes. Located very close to Piazza Navona, Sant’Ivo is a hidden gem of Baroque history in Rome. Unfortunately, the church is very rarely open to be visited (only on Sunday morning). You should visit the church if you are in Rome. If it is not open, you can enjoy at least the exterior and the beautiful porticoed courtyard: the best part really is that facade and its unique dome lantern. It is well-worth popping into the courtyard just for a minute to marvel at it.
3. Basilica di Sant'Andrea della Valle
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4.5 based on 421 reviews
Reviewed By antomusme_catania
Bellissimo monumento della cristianità. Una chiesa ricca di storia ed arte, con la seconda cupola più alta di Roma. E' stato un tuffo nella bellezza! Beautiful experience in Sant' Andrea della Velle. Inside you can find an interesting audioguide that the volunteers give you for a visit this beautiful church. The audioguides are given to you gratis, and you can give them an offer to help! Really suggest
4. Basilica di Sant'Agostino in Campo Marzio
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4.5 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By dkny364 - New York City, United States
This church has a magnificent Caravaggio, the Madonna of the Pilgrims. Spend the Eur 1 to light the painting and enjoy. It is also within walking distance from San Luigi dei Francesi which is always mobbed, but not as well known as having a Caravaggio in situ.
5. Chiesa Sant'Agostino
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4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By risi59 - Bluffton, United States
If I have one suggestion for Rome visitors, never pass up an opportunity to enter a church, no matter how inconspicuous they appear from the outside. This is our second visit, this time we were the guides for friends and family who came along this trip.This was a lesson we learned when, on a lark, we decided to check out the Basilica di Santa Maria Sopra Minerva because it was right outside our hotel...NEVER use the outside facade as an indication as to what is inside. The Art work, craftsmanship, and over the top elaborate side chapels are amazing. Show less
6. Basilica di Sant'Eustachio
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4.0 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Shannon121L - Westfield, United States
This is a must for while exploring around the Pantheon. We came across it after getting a little lost looking for a certain Cafe. I am so glad we did it is absolutely stunning. The art inside is amazing. It was also very quite when it comes to tourists so it made it very easy to look around.
7. Chiesa di San Giuliano dei Fiamminghi
8. Chiesa di San Giovanni dei Cavalieri di Rodi
9. Chiesa di San Salvatore alle Coppelle
10. Santa Maria in Monterone
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