10 Most Jaw-Dropping Churches in Rome

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2Chiesa del Gesù: The Mother Church of the Jesuits

Chiesa del Gesù, or the Church of the Gesù, is the mother church of the Jesuit order and a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture.

The elaborate ceiling frescoes, marble interiors, and the Gesù’s impressive façade make it a splendid example of the Counter-Reformation style. The church’s significance in the history of the Jesuits and its artistic richness contribute to its allure.