Rooms of St. Ignatius
The Rooms of St. Ignatius, located on the top floor of the Casa Professa adjacent to the Church of the Gesù in Piazza del Gesù, Rome, offer a unique experience that combines art, history, and spirituality.
These rooms, where St. Ignatius of Loyola spent the last years of his life, are a hidden treasure in the heart of the city.
At the entrance to the rooms, you pass through a corridor frescoed by the famous Jesuit artist Andrea Pozzo.
This corridor is known for its perspective illusions, creating a surprising three-dimensional effect, depicting scenes from the life of St. Ignatius and symbols related to the Society of Jesus.
Pozzo’s skill in creating depth and movement on flat surfaces makes this work a masterpiece of Roman Baroque.
Continuing on, you enter the four rooms where the saint lived and worked.
These spaces, preserved in their original simplicity, host personal belongings of St. Ignatius, including his desk, wardrobe, shoes, and habit. These relics offer an intimate view of the daily life of the founder of the Jesuits.
Visiting Hours and Useful Information
Visiting hours for the Rooms of St. Ignatius can vary, so it’s always advisable to check in advance. However, based on the search results, I can provide you with some general guidance:
Weekdays:
Generally, visits take place in the afternoon, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Sunday:
Visits are usually in the morning, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
For more precise and up-to-date information, I suggest:
Visiting the official website of the Church of the Gesù, where detailed information and the possibility to book visits may be available:
How to get there from “The Rabbit Hole” (Via Napoleone Parboni)
If you are at “The Rabbit Hole” vacation home on Via Napoleone Parboni, you can reach the Rooms of St. Ignatius in several ways:
- On foot: Walk to the “Piazza Ippolito Nievo” stop and take tram 8 towards “Piazza Venezia.” Get off at the “Piazza Venezia” stop and continue on foot to Piazza del Gesù (about a 5-minute walk).
- By public transport: Take bus H from “Stazione Trastevere” towards “Termini” and get off at “Argentina.” From there, a short walk will take you to Piazza del Gesù.
Visiting the Rooms of St. Ignatius is an experience that offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of the Society of Jesus and admire extraordinary works of art in a context rich in spirituality and culture.
