This unassuming little church in Rome houses a colorful Gothic interior. While Gothic architecture flourished in other parts of Europe, Rome missed out, leaving this church one of the only examples in town. but you wouldn't guess if from the exterior. The most noticeable feature of the church's exterior, is actually the elephant with a column on its back which sits in the front courtyard.
I was well prepared for my visit, thanks to the information I found here. The church is beautiful inside, despite its plain exterior. The deep blue vaulted ceilings accented by golden stars and mixed with pink and white marble columns is a startling but beautiful combination. Visiting truly feels like finding the diamond in the rough all the other tourists miss, as they hurry just up the street to the more famous Roman Pantheon.
Because this church is so convenient to the Pantheon, and, in fact lies along the road between it and Area Sacra Largo Argentina, you've really got no reason to miss it. It's one of those lovely little places that takes exactly as much time to appreciate, as you have to give to it.
