The Fake Dome of The Church of St. Ignatius

(via Amusing Planet) One of Rome’s lesser-known attractions, the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola, lies just a block away from the Pantheon. This incredible 17th century baroque church has a towering façade that dominates the Piazza, and a lavishly decorated interior that’s considered one of the best in the entirety of Rome. The first thing most visitors do when they step inside this church is look up at the sumptuous frescoes that decorate the ceiling. The fresco painted by Andrea Pozzo depicts the triumph of St. Ignatius and the apostolic goals of Jesuit missionaries. The ceiling appears to be a high and vaulted decorated with statues and populated with flying figures. In reality the roof is flat.