Pantheon

Pantheon
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One of ancient Rome’s greatest achievements combines momentous history and inspired architecture.

In a capital blessed with a wealth of world-famous architecture, this 2,000-year-old temple stands as one of the greatest monuments to the power and ambition of the Roman Empire.Although originally built in the 1st century B.C. under the auspices of Roman general Marcus Agrippa, the Pantheon we see today was actually laid out in the year 126 by famous Roman emperor Hadrian. Despite this, the inscription across its facade credits its first commissioner, reading “Marcus Agrippa, son of Lucius, made this building when consul for the third time.”Famed for its portico of eight striking granite Corinthian columns, with another eight behind — all supporting a vast triangular pediment — the main temple building is actually a rotunda, topped with what remains the largest non-reinforced concrete dome on earth. The diameter of the rotunda is 142 feet (43 meters) and its height from checkerboard marble floor to lofty dome apex is exactly the same. While the dome above is the feature that gains the most attention, take time to look down at the floor, unchanged since Roman times.First built as a temple to the Ancient Roman gods (a translation of “pantheon” is “for all gods”), the structure has been used as a Roman Catholic church since the early 7th century. This Christian conversion had an enormous influence on the interior decor of the structure. From the many Renaissance masterpieces now adorning the curved walls of the rotunda to all the noteworthy Christians buried in its tomb (including Italian king Umberto I and famous artist Raphael), the Pantheon beautifully brings together Roman mythology and Christian dogma.With millions of tourists exploring the far-from-spacious monument every single year, expect lines stretching across Piazza della Rotonda every day. However long it takes, there is no doubt that the Pantheon is worth the wait.The Pantheon is in central Rome and is open seven days a week. As the streets in the area are too narrow for buses, the best way to get to the Pantheon is by taxi or on foot. Some buses do get fairly close if you are up for a short walk.

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Reviews of Pantheon

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4/5 - Good

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28 Dec 2019

It is only a small temple (compared to others) but the surrounding area is lovely and very touristy. Very close to the trevi fountain.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
15 Nov 2019

Very busy.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
4 Nov 2019

One of the few 'sights' which is free. Situated in a lively piazza, nice area to sit outside a cafe and watch the world go by.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
18 Oct 2019

Lots of good eating places nearby.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
25 Sep 2019

Very busy in September

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
13 Aug 2019

Free and easy access. Suitable for all ages.

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