Bona Ventura

Sant'Eustachio · Rome

San Luigi dei Francesi

Place of worship

The French national church holds Caravaggio's three St Matthew canvases (1599-1600) in the Contarelli Chapel, including The Calling of Saint Matthew on the left wall.

Address
Piazza di San Luigi de' Francesi, 00186 Roma
Hours
Mon-Fri 09:30-12:45, 14:30-18:30; Sat 09:30-12:00, 14:30-18:30; Sun 12:00-12:45, 14:30-18:30 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Morning · About 30 min
Price
Free (church)
Price level
€

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Good to know

  • The Calling of Saint Matthew is on the left wall of the Contarelli Chapel.
  • Closed at lunch: plan around the midday break.

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