Lying Down in Rome 😇✨

📍 **Church of Sant'Ignazio di Loyola** A **hidden gem** even locals cherish—just **5 mins from the Pantheon**! No Vatican crowds, but **Baroque masterpieces**... and **FREE**! 📸 🚗 **Transport**: Metro A to Barberini/Spagna 🚇 + 10-15min walk. 🎫 **Admission**: FREE! 📚 **History**: Built in **1626** ⛪ to honor St. Ignatius, designed by **Orazio Grassi** 🧑‍🎨. A **textbook example of Baroque extravagance**! 🔸 **Highlights**: ▪ **Dome Fresco**: *The Glory of St. Ignatius* 🖼️—**trompe-l'œil magic** makes the ceiling look infinitely high! 📝 *Tip: 1€ coin for 1min mirror selfies* 🪞 ▪ **High Altar**: Jaw-dropping **Baroque sculptures**! ▪ **Facade**: Towering columns + intricate carvings = **Instagram gold**! 📝 **Rules**: No tripods/flash ❗ 💡 **Pro Tips**: - The main door line is for the **ceiling mirror**—skip it via side doors if busy! - Perfect **rest spot** (warm in winter, cool in summer). #Rome #HiddenRome #FreeAttractions #BaroqueArt #ChurchHopping