Church of the Gesù, Jesuit church in Italy
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
Opening Hours: outubro-junho Segunda-feira-Sexta-feira 07:30-12:30,16:30-19:30; outubro-junho Sábado 07:30-12:30,16:30-20:00; outubro-junho Domingo 08:30-13:30,16:30-20:00; julho-setembro Segunda-feira-Sexta-feira 07:30-12:00,17:00-19:30; julho-setembro Sábado 07:30-12:00,17:00-20:00; julho-setembro Domingo 08:30-12:00,17:00-20:00
Phone: +390669700224;+390669700232
Website: http://chiesadelgesu.org
GPS coordinates: 41.89583,12.47972
Latest update: December 11, 2025 22:43
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