Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola
Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola
Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola
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- Bill GSanta Rosa, California40 contributionsGreek - TourWhen visiting Dubrovnik - which has many key sights to see - make a special effort to visit St. Ignatius...it is a truly remarkable church that stands out. Our ship tour did not get to this church and we were lucky to find it on our own. We also enjoyed a nice little tavern on the SW side of the wall walkabout...good spot for a brew breakVisited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 14 November 2023
- tinaNtravelSan Jose, California2,009 contributionsSpectacularThis church is quite spectacular. The altar is amazingly beautiful with the marble columns, and surrounding paintings, even on the ceiling. All around the church are amazing paintings and statues. There is also a little grotto room in remembrance of Our Lady of Lourdes. This church is definitely worth a visit.Visited October 2023Travelled soloWritten 17 January 2024
- Kavo85Dublin, Ireland998 contributionsSurpriseThis one caught me by surprise as it wasnt obviously touted in any of the guides or online articles I had read. We found it by wandering up the stairs outside the Natural History Museum and were pleasantly surprised by same. Steps may not be for the faint hearted but they are manageable- free to enter once you get to top and also plenty alternative routes down and away once you are done.Visited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 1 May 2024
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ChristelleKarambole
Fort-de-France124 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Delighted to have noticed that you can attend mass on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. (in English). The priest invites people near the front rows to read the Word or participate in the quest. The reproduction of the grotto of Lourdes located on the right when facing the altar is relatively elaborate.
Written 1 November 2023
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Bill G
Santa Rosa, CA40 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
When visiting Dubrovnik - which has many key sights to see - make a special effort to visit St. Ignatius...it is a truly remarkable church that stands out. Our ship tour did not get to this church and we were lucky to find it on our own. We also enjoyed a nice little tavern on the SW side of the wall walkabout...good spot for a brew break
Written 14 November 2023
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Ivan Mercadante Boscardin
Sao Paulo, SP7,478 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
The Collegium Ragusinum, sometimes also Rhagusinum, was the Jesuit college in the Republic of Ragusa, today the city of Dubrovnik. After the initial presence of the Jesuits in Ragusa in the late 1550s, the college was established in 1658 and closed in 1773 with the suppression of the Society of Jesus. Its preserved church is dedicated to Saint Ignatius, and the remaining buildings now house a Catholic gymnasium and other Church facilities. The complex has been referred to as "considered the finest Baroque ensemble of buildings in Dubrovnik and - according to many - in all of Dalmatia.
Written 29 May 2024
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Kavo85
Dublin, Ireland998 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
This one caught me by surprise as it wasnt obviously touted in any of the guides or online articles I had read. We found it by wandering up the stairs outside the Natural History Museum and were pleasantly surprised by same. Steps may not be for the faint hearted but they are manageable- free to enter once you get to top and also plenty alternative routes down and away once you are done.
Written 1 May 2024
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tinaNtravel
San Jose, CA2,009 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
This church is quite spectacular. The altar is amazingly beautiful with the marble columns, and surrounding paintings, even on the ceiling. All around the church are amazing paintings and statues. There is also a little grotto room in remembrance of Our Lady of Lourdes. This church is definitely worth a visit.
Written 18 January 2024
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Graham S
Tewantin, Australia4,629 contributions
Sept 2019
A very quick visit & what impressed was the unique grotto which seemed to emanate a serenity & peacefulness that is often quite rare in the grand churches of this period - or any period for that matter.
A complete contrast to the busy environs outside & a "take a breather & re-calibrate " type of moment as you walk past.
And I bet you do.
A complete contrast to the busy environs outside & a "take a breather & re-calibrate " type of moment as you walk past.
And I bet you do.
Written 2 January 2020
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JRMADA
United States3,332 contributions
Oct 2022
This is a beautiful old church. It has a most interesting display of a Lourdes grotto. We did not expect to see this there. We went around 11:00 and it happened to be empty, so we had it all to ourselves for the duration of our visit. Don’t let all the GOT fans on the stares scare you. Go have a look at this church. It is worth a visit.
Written 12 October 2022
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Ginges_revenge
Brisbane, Australia5,859 contributions
Mar 2023
When getting to the top of the Jesuit staircase you come across a beautiful baroque church that looks a little shabby and run down.
It was free to enter. It wasn't the best and most lavish of churches on the inside, yet it was peaceful to be in. As we were there in early March, it was empty and we had the place to ourselves to spend a few minutes looking around which was nice. Worth a look but definitely not the grandest of churches we visited while in Europe.
It was free to enter. It wasn't the best and most lavish of churches on the inside, yet it was peaceful to be in. As we were there in early March, it was empty and we had the place to ourselves to spend a few minutes looking around which was nice. Worth a look but definitely not the grandest of churches we visited while in Europe.
Written 8 July 2023
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2extreme4U
Karlsruhe55,389 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
The Church of Saint Ignatius (Croatian: Crkva sv. Ignacija) is located at the end of the Jesuit Stairs, famous from Game of Thrones. Entry is free and you definitely won't go wrong with a quick visit.
Written 3 January 2024
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niki101
London, UK764 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
We came across on that church by chance while walking around the Old Town and were impressed by its beautiful (and simple) façade and splendid interior.
The church, known also as The Jesuit Church, is dedicated to St Ignatius, the founder of the Jesuit Order. It was designed by the Italian architect and painter Andrea Pozzo based on the church of St Ignatius in Rome. Pozzo was best known for his grandiose frescoes using illusionistic technique called ‘quadrature’ to create the illusion of three-dimensional space on an otherwise two-dimensional or mostly flat ceiling surface.
Pozzo obviously used this technique here too so that the ceiling of the dome looks magnificent. It shows Ignatius ascending to heaven amid fluffy white clouds, while the walls are decorated with scenes of his life. Ignatius is very much recognisable as he’s got the same face in all paintings.
The location of the church at the top of a broad flight of stairs makes it even more memorable. The church itself was completed in 1725. The construction of these monumental staircases began in 1735 and is reminiscent to the famous Spanish Steps in Rome.
The admission is free and the church is open all day. There are some notes in English which help you learn more the church and the paintings.
The church, known also as The Jesuit Church, is dedicated to St Ignatius, the founder of the Jesuit Order. It was designed by the Italian architect and painter Andrea Pozzo based on the church of St Ignatius in Rome. Pozzo was best known for his grandiose frescoes using illusionistic technique called ‘quadrature’ to create the illusion of three-dimensional space on an otherwise two-dimensional or mostly flat ceiling surface.
Pozzo obviously used this technique here too so that the ceiling of the dome looks magnificent. It shows Ignatius ascending to heaven amid fluffy white clouds, while the walls are decorated with scenes of his life. Ignatius is very much recognisable as he’s got the same face in all paintings.
The location of the church at the top of a broad flight of stairs makes it even more memorable. The church itself was completed in 1725. The construction of these monumental staircases began in 1735 and is reminiscent to the famous Spanish Steps in Rome.
The admission is free and the church is open all day. There are some notes in English which help you learn more the church and the paintings.
Written 14 July 2013
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dmp0nd25
Dallas, Texas
Does anyone have any history on the grotto when you first walk in? I saw several crutches and wondered if there were stories regarding those.
Written 30 September 2019
Yes, we were told that there have been people who have been cured after praying here. This place is similar to Lordes in France, but at a smaller scale.
Written 1 October 2019
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