From outside, you might just pass off the Sant’Ignazio Church in Rome as another church with a beautiful façade, nothing too special… but wait until you step inside. This Baroque-style church is dedicated to Ignatius of Loyola, and boasts a rich history like many other churches here in Rome. But something that makes it stand out is the breathtaking sight when you look up at the ceiling. The ceiling frescoes by Andrea Pozzo, a master of the perspective, create a stunning three-dimensional effect.

Figures appear to be floating above you as they celebrate Saint Ignatius being welcomed into heaven. As you tear your gaze away and walk on, you notice something strange - there’s a stunning dome. But hold on. You didn’t see any from the outside. Well, that’s because this dome is another trompe l’oeil on canvas, creating the illusion of a high dome. It’s truly tragic that the original painting was destroyed in 1891, and replaced afterwards. One can only imagine that the previous was as stunning, if not more, than the one that we see today. When you finally pull yourself away from staring up at the ceiling, you can explore the side chapels with precious artwork, altarpieces and relics. Definitely a church worth visiting!