Il Gesù, the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, is not only the ringleader of all Baroque churches, but also the core church of the Jesuits in Rome. Il Gesu was build on the site that St. Ignatius, a reformer who started the religious order of the Jesuits, had chosen for his headquarters not long after he founded the Society of Jesus in 1540. Forty years, three foundation-stone ceremonies, and six architects later, the consecration of Il Gesù was realised 1584. The architecture of the church impacted ecclesiastical building for over a century, not only in Rome, but right through Europe. A three-dimensional illusion is created when the ceiling’s frescoes merge with painted stucco figures at their base, which is most remarkable.

If you're planning to visit Rome then be prepared to be stunned by the number of religious sites and all the amazing architecture. Rome's Il Gesù has a noticeably different interior to that of earlier Roman churches, and is worth the visit. The top class Rome hotels will ensure you have peace of mind to enjoy the holiday of a lifetime.