Pantheon
landmark · Rome · Italy
- Address
- Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Rome
- Links
- Google Maps
About
An ancient Roman temple, now a church, with a vast concrete dome and a circular opening at the top.
History
It was completed around AD 126 under the emperor Hadrian.
Good to know
- Check whether an entry ticket is required and book ahead if so.
- Visit when it rains or at midday to see the light through the oculus.
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