Sant'Andrea al Quirinale


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The dome is given the impression of extra height by the richly gilt coffering which diminishes in size towards the lantern. Within the lantern itself, illuminated with yellow stained-glass so that the church always seems bright, even on the dullest day, flies the dove of the Holy Spirit. This is also conveniently the badge of the Pamphilj family, whose coat-of-arms is repeated inside the church over the main door