Church of the Gesù

The Church of the Gesù is the mother church of the Society of Jesus in Rome.

Construction began in 1568 under the guidance of architects including Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola.

The church's Baroque architecture set a precedent for future Jesuit churches worldwide.

Frequented by locals and tourists for its rich history and beautiful frescoes.

Michelangelo contributed to the design, but most of it reflects Vignola's vision.

Location: Rome

Inception: 1568

Architects: Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola, Giacomo della Porta, Michelangelo

Architectural style: baroque architecture, Renaissance architecture, mannerism

Length: 75 m

Width: 35 m

Part of: Professed House, Rome

Address: piazza del Gesù - Roma 00186 Roma

Opening Hours: October-June Monday-Friday 07:30-12:30,16:30-19:30; October-June Saturday 07:30-12:30,16:30-20:00; October-June Sunday 08:30-13:30,16:30-20:00; July-September Monday-Friday 07:30-12:00,17:00-19:30; July-September Saturday 07:30-12:00,17:00-20:00; July-September Sunday 08:30-12:00,17:00-20:00

Phone: +390669700224;+390669700232

Website: http://chiesadelgesu.org

GPS coordinates: 41.89583,12.47972

Latest update: October 28, 2025 21:20