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Church of the Gesù
chiesa del Gesù · 로마
church in Rome, Italy, and precursor of the Baroque style
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:08
Welcome to the Church of the Gesù, the 'Mother Church' of the Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits. You are standing at a pivotal site in the history of the Catholic Church and Western art. …
Listen in the app2The Facade by Giacomo della Porta1:05
Observe the facade of the Gesù, completed in 1580 by Giacomo della Porta. This design was revolutionary. …
Listen in the app3The Nave and the Triumph of the Name of Jesus1:10
Step into the vast single nave. Immediately, look up. …
Listen in the app4The Chapel of Saint Ignatius of Loyola1:06
In the left transept, you will find the monumental Chapel of Saint Ignatius, a stunning explosion of precious materials designed by the Jesuit architect Andrea Pozzo between 1696 and 1700. The altar is a treasury of lapis lazuli,…
Listen in the app5The Relic of Saint Francis Xavier0:59
Opposite the Chapel of Saint Ignatius is the chapel dedicated to the order's great missionary, Saint Francis Xavier. Xavier traveled to India, Southeast Asia, and Japan, baptizing thousands. …
Listen in the app6The Altar of the Sacred Heart0:57
Near the entrance to the sacristy is the Chapel of the Sacred Heart, which houses a significant painting by Pompeo Batoni from 1767. This work is historically vital as it was the first depiction of the Sacred Heart of Jesus…
Listen in the app7Closing0:58
As you prepare to leave the Church of the Gesù, take one last look up at the ceiling and the light streaming through the dome. This church is a testament to the belief that art can be a powerful tool for spiritual transformation. …
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What is Church of the Gesù?
Church of the Gesù is a place in 로마 with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 로마 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Total length | 7 min 23 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.8958, 12.4797 |
| Last updated |
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