Magnificent Dome
Neighborhood: Centro Storico
Nearest Train: Linea A: Spagna
Phone: +39 6 6830 0230
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Commissioned by Marcus Agrippa, restored by Domitian, and subsequently rebuilt by Hadrian (who added the dome), The Pantheon was turned into a church in the early 7th Century by Pope Boniface IV. The building's sole source of light is the opening at the dome's apex (the oculus); according to popular legend, this formed the base for the bronze pine cone that is now in the Vatican's Pigna courtyard, where it is used as a fountain. Many famous Italians are buried in the Pantheon, including Renaissance painter Raphael and King Vittorio Emanuele I. Admission: Free.
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Reviewed by:jeoleo93 from on May 28 2008
rome 08
the pantheon was incredible, what a large building, the art and statues inside was manificent.best t...
Reviewed by:dorain59 from on Mar 03 2008
What an experience!
This is DEFINITELY something to see while in Rome! It was beautiful and magical. The colors inside...
Reviewed by:shellmes7 from on Nov 15 2007
