There are many treasures waiting in the Eternal City, which will most likely be found not found in the pages of a leader. So, if time allows you to wander off the beaten path, take notes because that’s where you’ll find Rome’s best kept secrets. Landmarks such as the church of Sant Ignazio di Loyola, St. Louis and the French church of Santa Maria degli Angeli are some of the many places is often included in the value guide books, but in any case a visit.

Sant ‘Ignazio di Loyola is in the shops on Via del Corso and has one of the “most impressive domes” in Rome, make sure you look twice. Entering the church and you see the dome, located before the altar. If you walk a few steps forward, you find they are on a flat wooden dome is painted with optical illusion. Many visit the church to witness themselves as they find it very surprising.

Also not to be missed in downtown, the church of San Luigi di francesi. This little gem is the Piazza Navona is off. Designed by Giacomo della Porta and Domenico Fontana built in 1500, known as the official French church of Rome. Here you will find three of the world to meet the “original Caravaggio’s” Saint Matthew and the Angel “,” The appointment of Matthew and the Martyrdom of St. Matthew.

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