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There are so many beautiful houses of worship in Rome. Churches, Cathedrals, Basilicas — no matter what they are called, they are full of a rich history and artistry that is a wonder to behold.
On our full day of touring Rome, Michael and I found ourselves wandering in many of these beautiful sanctuaries. They stand open, throughout the day, welcoming anyone to enter.
Here is a sampling of the churches we visited. Many had origins back to the 1st Century but all the current structures date back to as early as the 16th century.
All Saints’ Anglican Church – Est. 1887
Detail inside All Saints’ Anglican Church, Rome.
The Interior of All Saints’ Anglican Church.
Chiesa de Gesu E Maria – Est. 1602
The exterior of Chiesa de Gesu E Maria.
The interior sanctuary of Chiesa de Gesu E Maria.
The Pipe Organ Loft.
The ceiling inside Chiesa de Gesu E Maria.
The confessional.
Statuary in Chiesa de Gesu E Maria.
Basilica S. Giacomo – Est. 1600
The Interior of Basilica S. Giacomo.
The domed ceiling of Basilica S. Giacomo.
An angel at watch.
Basilica dei SS Ambrogio E Carlo – Est. 1610
The exterior of Basilica dei SS Ambrogio E Carlo.
The breathtaking interior of Basilica dei SS Ambrogio E Carlo.
The ornate ceiling in Basilica dei SS Ambrogio E Carlo.
Chiesa di San Marcello al Corso – Est. 309 AD , rebuilt 1597
The Exterior of Chiesa di San Marcello al Corso.
The Interior of Chiesa di San Marcello al Corso.
Close up of the dome.
Oratorio del Santissimo Crocifisso – Est. 1568
Exterior of Oratorio del Santissimo Crocifisso.
Interior of Oratorio del Santissimo Crocifisso.
The ceiling of Oratorio del Santissimo Crocifisso.
I loved the shaft of sunlight playing on the wall.
Santi Vincenzo e Anastasio a Trevi – Est. 1650
The exterior of Santi Vincenzo e Anastasio a Trevi.
The Interior of Santi Vincenzo e Anastasio a Trevi.
Basilica dei SS. XII Apostoli – Est. 499, rebuilt 1714
The Interior of Basilica dei SS. XII Apostoli.
I loved the chandeliers above the altar dome.
Looking up from the lower level in Basilica dei SS. XII Apostoli.
Chiesa San Luigi dei Francesi – Est. 1589
The Interior of Chiesa San Luigi dei Francesi.
Chiesa San Luigi dei Francesi.
Chiesa di Santi’ Agnese in Agone – Est. 1652
The Interior of Chiesa di Santi’ Agnese in Agone.
The Pipe Organ of Chiesa di Santi’ Agnese in Agone.
The magnificent ceiling of Chiesa di Santi’ Agnese in Agone.
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It amazes me how much you do in one day. It would take me most of a day to take in one of these churches! Thanks for posting all these photos!
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