Visiting Rome, a not missing place for art lovers is the Church of St. Louis.
The Church of St. Louis of the French (San Luigi dei Francesi) is a stunning Baroque church in Rome, located near Piazza Navona. It is the national church of France in Rome and serves as a prominent cultural and artistic landmark.
Commissioned in 1518 by Cardinal Giulio de’ Medici (later Pope Clement VII), the building was completed in 1589 under Domenico Fontana. It was built to serve the French community in Rome and is dedicated to Saint Louis IX, King of France.

The façade, designed by Giacomo della Porta, features classical elements with French royal symbols.

The church is particularly famous for housing a masterpiece by Caravaggio, the Contarelli Chapel, which contains his dramatic paintings on the life of St. Matthew. The interior also features frescoes by Domenichino and other important Renaissance and Baroque artworks.

San Luigi dei Francesi remains a place of worship and a cultural landmark, attracting visitors for its spiritual significance and extraordinary collection of art. It is one of the must-visit churches in Rome for lovers of Baroque art, particularly for those interested in Caravaggio’s revolutionary style.

So, if you ever go to Rome for the holidays don't forget to visit this interesting place!