Chiesa di San Tommaso da Villanova

Ein besinnlicher Ort im Herzen von Castel Gandolfo

Die Kirche wurde von dem Architekten Lorenzo Bernini auf Geheiß von Papst Alexander Vll erbaut. Sie hat eine bemerkenswerte Kuppel was man sich nicht entgehen lassen sollte. In der Hitze ist dies ein ...

Wonderful Bernini-designed chapel

This small church on the square in front of the Apostolic Palace is nondescript on the outside, but lovely inside. Designed by Bernini, the statues surrounding the altar are magnificent—beautifully ca...

Chiesa di San Tommaso da Villanova / Castel Gandolfo

In centro of Castel gandolfo near the palace is this nice little church dedicated to San Tommaso da Villanova; I saw in Rome in basilica San Andrea, San Tommaso da Villanova in his coffin or bier and ...

Drop in for a Few Minutes

The painting over the altar is unique in that the sculpted figures melt over onto the frame of the painting. It is a unique perspective drawing you into the scene. The dome is also decorated in a st...

Beautiful church.

This is a small Catholic Church, but very impressive. It was great to be able to sit quietly and reflect and pray.