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Church of San Luis de los Franceses
CultureVisit: ~30 min
The national church of France in Rome, next to Piazza Navona, built between 1518 and 1589; Giacomo della Porta made the façade. In the Contarelli Chapel it holds three canvases by Caravaggio from 1599-1600 on St Matthew: the Calling, the Inspiration and the Martyrdom. It also keeps Domenichino's frescoes of St Cecilia.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Church of San Luis de los Franceses: 2 missions
- Take in the Calling of Saint MatthewEnter the Contarelli Chapel and see on the left wall how the light enters the scene of the Calling of Saint Matthew.
- Discover Domenichino's frescoesLook for the Polet Chapel with Domenichino's frescoes on the story of Saint Cecilia.
Near Church of San Luis de los Franceses
Sant'Eustachio130 m awayArmando al Pantheon139 m awaySant'Agostino in Campo Marzio145 m awayFountain of the Four Rivers149 m awaySant'Ivo alla Sapienza152 m awayPiazza Navona158 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Church of San Luis de los Franceses?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.