Church of the Gesu, Rome

The Church of the Gesu in Rome is a huge church from the 16th century. It is a symbol of the power of the Jesuits, who played a decisive role in the European Counter-Reformation. Its interior shines with gold and rare marble. There is a fantastically painted ceiling that descends smoothly to the columns and merges with the murals, creating the illusion of three-dimensionality.