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The Carolus Borromeus Church is a 17th century Jesuit church with a striking Baroque façade inspired by Il Gesu in Rome.
The Carolus Borromeus Church is a 17th century Jesuit church with a striking Baroque façade inspired by Il Gesu in Rome. It was once known for its 39 ceiling paintings by Rubens that were lost in a lightning-ignited fire in 1718.
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