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Jesuit Art Treasures in Rome Guided Tour including Church of Gesù & St Ignatius
Rome
Overview
Escape the crowds at Rome’s blockbuster sights and discover the lesser-known artistic treasures in the Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola and Chiesa del Gesù with an art historian guide. Admire masterpieces like the three-dimensional trompe l'oeil dome and tomb of St. Ignatius by Jesuit artist Andrea Pozzo in two of the most important Jesuit churches in the world while learning about the history of the order and its premier artist.
- Take a deep dive into Rome’s Jesuit art and architecture far from the crowds
- An art historian guide for insights into masterpieces by Jesuit Andrea Pozzo
- Visit the mother church of the Jesuit order and tomb of founder St. Ignatius
- See one of the most dazzling works of trompe l'oeil optical illusion in Rome
What's Included
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Professional art historian guide
Departure & Return
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews for Jesuit Art Treasures in Rome Guided Tour including Church of Gesù & St Ignatius
A perfect tour at the end of our trip!
Stacey_F
Our daughter had visited Chiesa del Gesù and insisted we see it. This tour coupled it with another Jesuit church, St. Ignatius of Loyola. Neither disappointed! Jesuit artist Andrea Pozzo’s perspective skillfulness and trompe-l’oeil techniques are exceptional. Our guide was informative and described the techniques used, making sure we saw the tricks employed from several different places to appreciate the effect.
Worth the hike - Beautiful Basilica and Michelangelo's Moses
ShashaOntheRoadAgain
1-26 Church of St Peter in Chains to see Michelangelo’s Moses
Although we felt like we climbed a zillion steps to reach it, we were happy to visit the Church of Saint Peter in Chains on the Esquiline Hill, to see Michelangelo’s Moses. The church is stunning, the stonework amazing, and the statue of Moses and its surround are exquisite. So worth the hike. The basilica originally was dedicated to the apostles, but the popularity of the ‘cult of the chains’ that arose after the supposed chains that bound Peter during his captivity in Jerusalem (kept in a casket) were brought to the church.
