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. Prologue . Pio Monte Della Misericordia

Via dei Tribunali

Naples, Italy

A smaller church in the shadow of Naples Cathedral, famous as the home of Caravaggio's altar piece, The Seven Acts of Mercy. 

. 5 . Chiesa di Sant Luigi dei Francesi

Piazza di St Luigi de' Francesi

Rome, Italy

Standing in the square of the same name, this French national church houses the Contarelli Chapel and its 3 Caravaggio altar pieces. 

. 5 . Basilica di Sant  Agostino

Piazza di Sant' Agostino 

Rome, Italy

Originally built so the Augustinian friars could be closer to the Vatican, the small basilica is home to the Cavalletti Chapel where Caravaggios' Madonna of Loretto can be found . 

. 5 . Basilica di Santa Maria del Popolo

Piazza del Popolo 

Rome, Italy

. 101 . The Church of St Matthew's

Westminster

London, SW1P 2BU

 Originally built in 1850, the Anglican Church rose from the ashes of a 1977 fire to one again become the centre of the local community.

. 103 . The Church of St Mary Magdalene

Paddington

London, W2 5TF

Easily recognisable by its red and white spire, architect George Edmund Street's masterpiece is recognised as one of London's most beautiful and unique churches.