Chiesa del Gesù, Rome

Name: Chiesa del Gesù
Address: Via degli Astalli, 16, Rome, 00186, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 697001

#164 among attractions in Rome

Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

The Church of the Gesù is the mother church of the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order. Officially named Chiesa del Santissimo Nome di Gesù all'Argentina, its facade is "the first truly baroque façade", introducing the baroque style into architecture. The church served as a model for innumerable Jesuit churches all over the world, especially in the Americas. Its paintings in the nave, crossing, and side chapels became models for Jesuit churches throughout Italy and Europe, as well as those of other orders. The Church of the Gesù is located in the Piazza del Gesù in Rome. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1580 (444 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance, BaroqueCoordinates: 41°53'47"N, 12°28'51"E

Address

Via degli Astalli, 16PignaRome 00186 Italy

Contact

+39 06 697001

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Day trips

Chiesa del Gesù – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, Museo nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Sant'Ignazio, Temple of Concord.

~530 ftNE
Tours of opulent 18th-century apartments
Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, Rome
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~220 ftE
Vernacular architecture, Museum, Art museum
Museo nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Rome
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~870 ftN
Baroque architecture, Church, Historic walking areas
Sant'Ignazio, Rome
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~870 ftSE
Temple
Temple of Concord, Rome
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~200 ftSE
Art museum in a 15th-century palace
Palazzo Venezia, Rome
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome, Palazzo Venezia stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural grandeur. This imposing palace, with its distinctive Renaissance style, has been a fixture of the Italian capital since its construction in the 15th century.
~490 ftE
Square, Historic walking areas
Piazza Venezia, Rome
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~280 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Church, Vernacular architecture
San Marco Evangelista al Campidoglio, Rome
2 min walk • San Marco is a minor basilica in Rome dedicated to St. Mark the Evangelist located in the small Piazza di San Marco adjoining Piazza Venezia. It was first built in 336 by Pope Mark, whose remains are in an urn located below the main altar. The basilica is the national church of Venice in Rome.
~830 ftE
Church
Santa Maria di Loreto, Rome
5 min walk • Santa Maria di Loreto is a 16th-century church in Rome, central Italy, located just across the street from the Trajan's Column, near the giant Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II.
~330 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Madama Lucrezia, Rome
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~510 ftN
Square
Roman College, Rome
3 min walk • The Roman College was a school established by St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1551, just 11 years after he founded the Society of Jesus. It quickly grew to include classes from elementary school through university level and moved to several successive locations to accommodate its burgeoning student population.
~940 ftNE
Baroque architecture, Church
Santi Apostoli, Rome
5 min walk • Santi Dodici Apostoli, commonly known simply as Santi Apostoli, is a 6th-century Roman Catholic parish and titular church and minor basilica in Rome, Italy, dedicated originally to St. James and St. Philip, whose remains are kept here, and later to all Apostles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chiesa del Gesù?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Grazioli, Rome (1 min walk), Palazzo Venezia, Rome (1 min walk), Museo nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Rome (2 min walk), San Marco Evangelista al Campidoglio, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Chiesa del Gesù by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chiesa del Gesù:

Bus

Plebiscito • Lines: 130F, 190F, 30, 46, 492, 62, 628, 64, 70, 81, 87, 916, 916F, n15, n20, n5, n6, n7 (1 min walk)
P.za Venezia • Lines: 117, 118, 160, 170, 40, 46, 51, 60, 63, 64, 70, 80, 83, 85, 916, 916F, H, n12, n15, n18, n19, n20, n25, n3, n4, n6, n7, n8, n9 (4 min walk)

Tram

Venezia • Lines: 8 (3 min walk)
Arenula/Min. G. Giustizia • Lines: 8 (11 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (13 min walk)
Ponte Cavour (17 min walk)

Metro

Barberini • Lines: A (17 min walk)
Colosseo • Lines: B (17 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (27 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (29 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (30 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (30 min walk)
Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (30 min walk)