The Pantheon - The Pantheon

Famous for its portal roof made of eight impressive Corinthian marble columns, with eight others in the background — all supporting the enormous triangular pediment — the main building of the temple is truly a cube. round, with a roof that is by far the largest unreinforced concrete dome structure in the world. The diameter of this circular block is 142 feet (43 meters) and the height from the checkerboard marble floor to the high arch is exactly the same. Although the dome above the structure attracts the most attention, visitors should also take time to explore the floor, which has been preserved from Roman times to the present.

Originally built as a place of worship for the Ancient Roman gods (“pantheon” means “for all the gods”), as early as the 7th century, the temple was used as a Roman Catholic church. Code. This conversion to Christianity had a significant influence on the interior decoration of the temple. From the many Renaissance masterpieces that now hang on the winding walls of the rotunda to all the Christians buried in the tomb (including the Italian king Umberto I and the famous painter Raphael), the Pantheon It is the perfect combination of Roman mythology and Christian doctrine.

With millions of visitors visiting this structure each year, be prepared to see the line of people waiting from the Piazza della Rotonda every day. However, no matter how long you have to wait, you will certainly not regret visiting the Pantheon.

Business hours:

Monday to Saturday: 8:30am – 7:30pm (last entry 7:15pm)
Sunday: 9am – 6pm (last entry 5:45pm)
May 1: 9 am to 6 pm (last entry 5:45 pm)