Francesco Borromini and Baroque Rome

Baroque churches used to give me the creeps, but in my maturity I have come to appreciate them. Rome of course contains many, several of them designed by Francesco Borromini (1599-1667).

At the top and above, San Carlo alla Quattro Fontane, Borromini's first major commission, constructed in 1638-1641.

Interior.

Dome.

Courtyard. Even if this is not your thing, you have to admire the completeness of this composition, every piece thought out to fit with every other.

Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza

Santa Maria dei Sette Dolori, an amazing interior hidden behind the plain facade of an older nunnery.

Oratorio dei Filippini

Interior views of the Oratorio. Lovely library, and a truly remarkable fireplace.

Borromini in his youth. Quite the dashing man, and an amazing architect.