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Church of San Luigi dei Francesi

Via Santa Giovanna d'Arco 5, 00186 Rome, Italy
39 6 688271
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Ranked #2 of 533 attractions in Rome
Type: Religious Sites, Churches/ Cathedrals
Owner description: The famous painter Caravaggio (1573-1610) was commissioned to paint for this church, where in one of its chapels is his realistic naturalism in three... more » Owner description: The famous painter Caravaggio (1573-1610) was commissioned to paint for this church, where in one of its chapels is his realistic naturalism in three scenes of the life of St. Matthew. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Like most of the beauties in Rome, from the outside, this small church, situated in the Piazza San Luigi dei Francesi, next to Piazza Navona, ...seems unimportant. When you have a look inside, though, ...you might have a huge surprise!!! As it shelters 3 Carvaggio paintings, one more beautiful than the other. Even though next to one of the most... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

It is one of the churches you should not miss at all!It is a very moving experience.. You can take good photos there..

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Have to seek out the places that have his work. Well worth the effort. Fun to explore on your own and find the places that have his pieces

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Went there to see the Caravaggio paintings. The paintings are astonishing, and overall the church is nice.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Large, extensively decorated. Caravaggio in front left chapel. Mass in French. Easy to find between Piazza Navona and Pantheon. Worth seeing.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

it´s a romantic chucrch placed in the city center, one of the largest ones I have seen in Europe. beautiful barrocque decoration and nice floor design.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The three wonderful paintings by Caraveggio of the Vocation of Saint Matthew are simply breathtaking. But there is so much more to see in this church which has been looking after the French in Rome since 1589. Lots of memorials to French citizens who spent time in Rome and other French religious memorabilia

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Just next to the French bookshop La Procure, close to the busy Piazza Navone & Campo de Fiori, quietness with beauty of the paintings. Even though Caravagio is not the one to lift you up, worth the visit.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This is the first review I have written on a church in Rome. I expect this will be the first of a number. I have visited 569 churches in Rome, which became a passion of mine. There is no better way to understand the history, the art (mosaics, painting, frescoes, sculpure, tapestries, vestments, sacred art), the architecture and the very... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This church is well worth a visit if you have the time and like Caravaggio. If you bring coins you can even light up the painting for yourself and everyone around you.

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