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The best preserved and one of the most famous of the Roman monuments. This structure was constructed by Agrippa in 27 B.C. and rebuilt by Hadrian in A.D. 117-125 to honor important Roman divinities. It was then transformed into a Christian Church. It currently contains the tombs of the great painter Rafael and that of Vittorio Emanuele II. Leave a Comment Address: Piazza de la Rotonda. |
If you visit Rome, you must visit the Pantheon. It is an incredible building, both architecturally and artistically. There are so many things about this building to marvel at. 1rst- the dome and oculus. This was the largest dome in the world until the 20th century and is as wide as it is high. The ceiling is coffered, not only for looks but because it cut down on weight. In the center of the ceiling is the oculus, a 27 foot hole which allows light to fill the building and helps support the ceiling (it's a tension thing). 2nd- the portico. It is supported by 16 pink and grey granite columns. Thirteen of them are original, the three on the right were added in the 17th century. 3rd- the massive doors. These doors are made of bronze and are said to be original, but they were repaired so much by Pius IV that they are practically remade. 4th- the walls. They are 20 feet thick!! If you wander around the outside of the building you can see the arches built into the stucture to distribute the weight. 5th-the tombs. There are several tombs inside including Vittorio Emanuele II, his son Umberto and the painter Raphael. 6th- the marble. Most of the wall panels are original and are made of red porphyry, giallo antico and other marbles. The floor is a carefully crafted reproduction of the original. 7th- the fountain. The fountain in the piazza was carved in 1575. The obelisk of Rameses II was added in 1711. This building is in such good shape because it was turned into a church. This is lucky for us as we get to see the true grandure that was once Rome. Leave a Comment Address: piazza della rotundaDirections: Rome city center |
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My all-time favourite. The Pantheon.
Our heads were bent low, looking at the cobble stones. They are quite difficult to walk on sometimes we found - very easy to twist your ankle in some areas of Rome!
We came out of a thin alley way (having just got some drinks from the Spar there), and came out into a forum. And then you just stand still.
Almost in shock.
You are totally unprepared for the sight of the formidable Panthoen on the other side of the forum. It's magnificently thick and sturdy pillars, ancient dome and how it is in such good condition.
Compared to most landmarks in Rome, this is about the most well-kept.
This (like so many of Rome's buildings) took me back to the classroom. Art class in the early 1990's. The lecturer telling us all about this magnificent piece of architecture in ancient Rome, far away from the sunny classroom in Johannesburg, South Africa.
I think most people must have this happen to them - when you glimpse the Pantheon for the first time it is memorable and breathtaking. Leave a Comment |
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One of the must-see sights of Rome. The Pantheon was built in 25 BC as a temple to the seven deities of the seven planets (according the religion of ancient Rome). Today it is a Christian church, and has been since the seventh century.
The only natural light admitted into the temple comes through the oculus, the round opening in the center of the dome. This also makes it a difficult place to visit in the rain.
The outside of the dome was originally covered in bronze, but the artist Bernini used it to create the main altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.
The Pantheon is also star-studded with the tombs it contains. The painters Raphael, Peruzzi and Caracci are all buried here. |
Pantheon is another place to see. With the hole up , it's said that it never rains there inside, but actually if the rain is really strong it does come and inside :)
It was built as a Roman temple and later consecrated as a Catholic Church. Inside there's a grave of Raffaello (the one with two small pigeons kissing) and of Italian Kings. It's in the Rotonda square. there's also a fountain in it. Leave a Comment |
The Roman ´temple for all gods´ turned into a church in the Middle Ages and is now one of the most prominent characteristics of Rome. The hight of the dome is similar to its width: 43,3 meters. In the middle you can see the oculus which lets in the only natural light in the building. Several tombes are placed in the fantastic building, such as the one of Rafaël and also of several kings of the more modern Italy.
The only way that the dome could exist was (because the weight of it was too much to hold it up) was to reduce the total amount of kilograms by forming these hollow and elegant boxes in the ceiling.
Especially at night, the Pantheon is a wonderful sight. Leave a Comment Address: Piazza della RotondaPhone: 0668300230Directions: Piazza della Rotonda |
Even before the book 'Angels and Demons' by Dan Brown, the Pantheon was already established as one of the must see places in Roma.
The Pantheon is a popular tourist attraction with a bustling piazza. The interiors only source of light is the opening at the dome's apex - or the oculus - in the book. It is an open hole hence should it rain, it does get wet!
The Pantheon is now the final resting place for many a famous Italian which includes Renaissance painter Raphael and King Vittorio Emanuele I.
Note: Do not forget to sign the guest book.
Enterance is free Leave a Comment Address: Piazza della RotondaPhone: +39 0668300230Directions: Walking is always an option, otherwise the nearest train station is SPAGNA. If you are around the vicinitu of the Piazza Novona, its 5 mins away. |
In case you are blind (no offense, just a joke), there is a large hole in the top of the Pantheon. Me and this guy I'd met at the Yellow Hostel, Tony, were in the Pantheon and were wondering, what happens when it rains? 10 minutes later, we concluded there was a plexi-glass covering on the hole. Just tonight, I read that there is no covering, and the rain just pours into the Pantheon when it rains, and you can still go inside, how sweet is that? Leave a Comment |
It is one of the majestic and magnificent buildings in ancient Rome that reached us as the best preserved.
It was built in 27 B.C. by Marcus Vispanius Agrippa, Augustus’ general during its third consulate as the Latin inscription states in the pediment, M·AGRIPPA·L·F·COS·TERTIUM·FECIT (Marcus Agrippa, son of Lucius, Consul for the tird time, built or in latin M(arcus) AGRIPPA L(uci) F(ilius) CO(n)S(ul) TERTIUM FECIT ).
In Trajan's time, the temple was completely rebuilt by Hadrian between 118 and 128, in the form we still see today, since Hadrian didn't put his name on any of the monuments he built.
The Oculus, or central eye, is 9m diameter and it helped to reduce the weight of the roof, which was also meant as a symbolic link between the temple and the gods, as this temple is dedicated to 'all the gods', coming its name from the Greek words pan (all) and theos (god).
Open: 9am-5:30pm
Entrance: FREE Leave a Comment |
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The Pantheon is a great sight in ancient Rome, though some see it as a little boring. The Pantheon means 'Temple to All Gods and is the largest dome in Rome. I think I either heard of read that this building was so great because of the construction of the dome, it was done without molds or supports and modern architects haven't been able to re-create what the Romans did way back when. The interior measures 43.40 meters in diameter, and the same in height. Light and air still enter through the opening at the top (a circle of 8m. 92cms in diameter). Many years ago, the Pantheon was changed into a Catholic church. Leave a Comment |
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