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The Pantheon was built during the 1st century AD, while Hadrian ruled Rome. Today, it is in great shape. It is definitely one of the best-preserved historical sites in Rome. Originally, the Pantheon was probably used as a temple to worship Pagan gods. Later, it was converted into a Catholic church. The domed interior of the Pantheon is very impressive. It was raining when I was there, and the rain falls right into the building and then drains through holes in the floor. The art throughout the Pantheon is lovely, and you'll also find the tomb of the artist Raphael here.
Outside the Pantheon is the Piazza Della Rotunda, at the center of which is a magnificent obelisk atop a fountain. The basin of the fountain was built by Gregorius XIII and the obelisk was added later (in the 1700s). The piazza is usually filled with people who flock to the area for its cozy cafes and peaceful feeling. At lunchtime, the area is filled with Roman businessmen and businesswomen.
The Pantheon was one of my favorite sights in Rome and I loved spending time in the Piazza. Leave a Comment |
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You must go here - I'm not really interested in churches or religion but this is such an amazing space. It is definatly one of them things that needs to be seen to be believed. I really loved the way the sun shone through the big hole onto the inside of the pantheon.
After our visit we sat in the square outside which at times can be very busy. We was there when it was raining but it was still jam packed with people all trying to get a look at The Pantheon. There was a busker there playing his guitar which we were enjoying but the police told him to stop. This is the place you should start, as this is the oldest thing in Rome! It is in the middle of the city and when you turn the corner and see it for the first time, it is seriously something amazing and you have to take a double take at how truely amazing this building is. I can't tell you enough how much you need to go and see The Pantheon. You will truely kick yourself if you don't see it. f* |
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One of the best-preserved monuments of classical Roman civilization. This temple to all the gods was constructed by Hadrian in the early 2nd century. There is an opening at the top of the dome, thus the floor is slightly curved with a drain in the center to catch the rain when necessary. The Pantheon is now a church dedicated to St. Mary of the Martyrs. Leave a Comment Address: Piazza della Rotonda |
The Pantheon is one of the most important Roman Temples, it's also the best preserved. It was built by Marcus Agrippa, son-in-law of Augustus, in 27 B.C., in honour of all the gods: hence its name.
The Pantheon is circular in plan, preceded by a pronaos of Greek type supported by sixteen monolithic granite columns.
The interior is majestic and highly original in its architecture. The hemispherical dome, of exceptional diameter (43.30 meters: equal to its maximim height from the floor), is decorated with coffering and illuminated by a central aperture some nine meters in diameter. Leave a Comment Address: Roma 8P |
The most magnificent of Roman buildings in Rome today, il Panteone continues to amaze to this day. It was built in the 2nd century AD by emperor Hadrian as a Roman Temple to all the Gods, but was later converted into a church. This conversion has helped preserve the structure through the years. The amazing interior is lit naturally by a hole in the center of the dome. Address: Piazza della Rotonda |
The Pantheon is the well-preserved building of ancient Rome. The name of Agrippa, which can still be read on the facade, remembers the son-in-law of the Emperor Augustus, who first built this temple dedicated to all the gods.
The present-day Pantheon, however, completely different from the original, is the work of the Emperor Hadrian, who rebuilt the monument in the early 2nd century, keeping only the ancient inscription.
The interior volume is a cylinder above which rises the hemispherical dome. Opposite the door is a recessed semicircular apse, and on each side are three additional recesses, alternately rectangular and semicircular, separated from the space under the dome by paired monolithic columns. The only natural light enters through an unglazed oculus at the center of the dome and through the bronze doors to the portico.
The present-day Pantheon serves as the sanctuary of the kings of Italy; it holds the tombs of Vittorio Emanuele II, Umberto I and Margherita di Savoia. In an ancient sarcophagus there is also the tomb of Raphael. On the cover of the sarcophagus are inscribed two Latin verses that Pietro Bembo wrote for the famous artist. Leave a Comment Directions: Piazza della Rotonda |
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Although the temple was rebuilt in 120AD by Hadrian, Agrippa's name remained inscribed over the entrance, leading historians to believe it was the original building, until more recent excavations unearthed remnants of the first temple.
I should also mention that entry to the Pantheon is free. Leave a Comment Address: Piazza della Rotonda |
The Pantheon is one of the most important and impressive roman temples. It was built in the year 27 AC in honour of the gods. By the year 609 DC, Pope Bonifacius IV dedicated it to the cult of the Virgin Mary and the Saints, and transformed it into a church and the resting place of many famous people, such as Rafaello Sanzi, the architects Peruzzi and Vignola, the kings of Italy Vittorio Emanuelle II and Humberto I, and queen Marguerite.
Its construction is circular and quite imponent. The dome has 43.4 metres in diameter, equal to the distance between the pavement and the dome. It is lit by a hole in the top of almost 9 metres in diameter. Leave a Comment Address: Close to Plaza Navona |
The Pantheon is amazing building and its free!!
The tomb of Raphael is buried here.
The light is provided through the 9 metre opening in the ceiling and if you look closely there are holes in the marble floor....these were put there for the water to drain away. Leave a Comment |
The artistry, architecture, and engineering feats of this dome are amazing.
The original temple was built by Marcus Agrippa in 27 BC as an homage to the planetary gods.
The dome, which is the largest masonary vault ever built is considered the most important achievement of ancient Roman architecture. Leave a Comment Address: Piazza della Rotonda |
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