The Basilica di Sant’Andrea della Valle, a baroque masterpiece in Rome, was designed by leading 17th-century architects. Its dome stands as the second tallest in the city, surpassed only by St. Peter’s. Inside, visitors can admire works by Giovanni Lanfranco and Domenichino, along with extravagant side chapels and monumental tombs. The basilica is also renowned for its role as the setting for the opening of Puccini’s opera, Tosca, making it a significant site for both art and opera enthusiasts.
Basilica di Sant’Andrea della Valle
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