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    • Europe 2022 - 2023
      Day 6

      The Pantheon

      May 14, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

      The Roman Pantheon is the monument with the greatest number of records: the best preserved, with the biggest brick dome in the history of architecture and is considered the forerunner of all modern places of worship. It is the most copied and imitated of all ancient works. Where it stands was not chosen by chance, but is a legendary place in the city’s history. According to Roman legend, it is the place where the founder of Rome, Romulus, at his death was seized by an eagle and taken off into the skies with the Gods. The remains of the great artist Raphael are burried here as well.Read more

    • TravelerRound-the-World
      1
      11111
      Day 20

      Pantheon, Trevi Fountain

      May 3, 2016 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

      On the way home from the Vatican City, we chanced upon the Pantheon. Rome is a bit like that. You think you’re just walking around a corner and then BAM!! You look up and your eyes get assaulted (in a good way) by some beautiful architecture bursting with history. We decided to rest our weary feet and sat on the steps facing the Pantheon. We soaked in its beauty from the outside whilst listening to a busker playing the guitar. It was the perfect way to wind down after a whole day of being on our feet.

      The Pantheon has the biggest brick dome in the history of architecture. It was originally built in 25 BC and dedicated to all the Roman gods. These days, it is used as a church. We got in just in time before the Pantheon was closed for the day.

      As we made our way to dinner, we were stopped in our tracks yet again. The Trevi Fountain. The Romans didn’t like to do things in small scales – this fountain is humongous! Following tradition, Flora threw a coin over her shoulder into the fountain. Apparently this means that she will definitely return to Rome. She awaits that day with great anticipation. Rome has been a real marvel.      Read more

    • Northern Italy
      Day 12

      Pantheon: Architectural Perfection

      November 12, 2014 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F

      Our bus took us through some very narrow streets in the rain to the Pantheon, the Roman building that seeks to give tribute to all the gods. Whether the gods were pleased or not is a question that only they can answer. However, architecturally all of the knowledge of the classical period reaches its zenith in these two buildings: the Parthenon in Athens, and the Pantheon in Rome. It is covered by the largest dome ever made up to the time of its construction. None other as large could be made until the nineteenth century. The building techniques the architect used to lighten the load on the walls is a story in itself. It proportions and its construction leave one agape. It is a wondrous building. Incidentally, it is used now as a church, blessed by the Pope, and it contains the tombs of King Umberto, of Victor Emmanuel II, and of the artist Raphael. I stopped at a coffee shop just around the corner and had a lovely cup of strong espresso. Then after our visit to the Pantheon we met Debbie and Chuck for lunch at a sidewalk cafe. There was an accordion player there who seemed offended when we did not offer him a tip. I would have been much happier, though, if he had not made all his noise so near our table.Read more

    • TravelerItālija, Roma’21
      Day 2

      Panteons

      December 5, 2021 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

      Dienu sākam ar metro braucienu uz Aventine Hill, kur paveras panorāma pār Romu. Lai arī līdz galam netikām, kur bija domāts, jo kalna galā vārti bija ciet, bet skats tāpat bija ļoti labs. Pāri Tevere upei redzams gan Vatikāns, gan Panteons, gan Tēvzemes altāris.
      Pastaigājamies pa Trastevere rajonu. Principā katra trešā ēka ir ievērības cienīga, kas jebkurā citā pilsētā būtu apskates objekts, bet šeit to ir tik ļoti daudz, ka vienkārši plūstam garām un skatāmies.
      Ieejam vietējā hunpalu tirgū, kas stiepjas visas Clivo Portuense ielas garumā. Vietējie Gucci un Louis Vuitton pārstāvji. "Official merchandise
      just for you my friend". Tirdziņš šķiet bezgalīgi garš. Kamēr izgājām cauri pagāja kādas 30-40min.
      Nonākuši līdz Panteonam secinām, ka šeit jāatgriežas darba dienā. Svētdienās tikai ar rezervācijām un ārkārtīgi daudz cilvēki.
      Nonacām pie Romāņu foruma. Iekšā negājām, bet no Capitol laukuma platformas lieliski pārredzamas visa kādreizējās impērijas varenība. Apskatot iespaidīgās drupas. Madara uzstāja, ka jāaiziet pie Romula un Rema statujas. Dabā izmērā šie knapi 15cm augumā…
      Pavīnojam pie Kolizeja, jo vienreiz noejot garām nevar “uzsūkt” to grandiozumu.
      Tā kā šodienas punkti kartē ir izskrieti, tad tagad sākam improvizēt. Nolemjam, ka vēl ir agrs un uz mājpusi vēl doties negribas, tad ejam uz Spāņu pakāpieniem.      Read more

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    • Rom
      Day 3

      Pantheon

      August 28, 2020 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C

      Direkt vom Trevi Brunnen aus liefen wir weiter in Richtung des Pantheon.

      Wir haben zunächst einen kurzen Stop direkt davor an der Piazza della Rotonda eingelegt, die schiere Größe auf uns wirken lassen und an einem der freien Wasserspender unsere Wasservorräte aufgefüllt.

      Nach einer kurzen Fotosession auf dem Platz, haben wir uns entschlossen uns direkt anzustellen, um aus der heißen Mittagssonne heraus zu kommen.

      Nach kurzer Wartezeit konnten wir problemlos eintreten und die gewaltige Kuppel bestaunen. Die Lichtöffnung in der Decke, durch welche auch Regen eindringen und im Boden entsprechend versickern kann, ist faszinierend,

      Durch längere Wartezeiten gelangen mir ein paar fesche Aufnahmen des Altar und anderer Winkel innerhalb - Die ersten Sichtungen zeigen, das Bauwerk ist wirklich fotogen!

      Nachdem wir die kühle Luft im Inneren ausreichend genossen haben, ging es weiter in Richtung Palazzo Borghese, welchen wir zu Fuß passierten, um nur kurz zu verweilen.      Read more

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    • DB Family Europe Grand Tour 22
      Day 32

      Visiting the Pantheon with Eowyn

      May 27, 2022 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 91 °F

      We talked about how big the base had to be to create this structure. - Sean

      The Parthenon in Rome, also known as the Temple of Portunus or Temple of Fortuna Virilis, is a remarkable ancient structure that stands as a testament to Roman architectural prowess. Located in the vibrant neighborhood of the Forum Boarium, this well-preserved temple dates back to the 1st century BCE. Its distinctive Corinthian columns and elegant proportions showcase the classical design principles of the time. The temple was dedicated to the Roman god Portunus, who protected the city's warehouses and harbors. As you approach the Parthenon, you are greeted by its majestic façade, adorned with intricate details and sculptures that tell stories of Roman mythology and historical events. The interior features a small cella, or inner chamber, that once housed a statue of the deity.

      It is now a church.      Read more

    • TravelerItaly 2019
      Day 5

      The Pantheon

      May 10, 2019 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

      Wow! Another feat of Roman engineering thankfully preserved by its evolution to a Christian Church and mausoleum. Raphael is here along with Emanuele, the first King of Italy (late1800s when the popes handed over government power). It is of remarkable architecture, design and longevity.

      The Pantheon in Rome was built on the orders of Hadrian between 118AD and 125AD, it functioned as a temple to all the Roman Gods. The temple was built to replace Marcus Agrippa's temple which had burnt down in 80AD. The building is in such good condition thanks to renovations made by the Byzantine Emperor Phocas in 608AD when it was converted into a church. The church became the final resting place for several Italian kings including King Vittorio Emanuele II, Umberto I and the artist Raphael who was buried here together with his fiancée.
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      The Pantheon façade features a triangular pediment supported by three rows of columns leading into the front portico. From the rectangular front entrance hall bronze doors lead in to the main part of the building which is circular. The marble veneer covering the interior walls was a later addition but the geometric patterned marble floor is the original Ancient Roman floor.

      Within the building intersecting arches rest on piers which support 8 round headed arches. The star feature of the Pantheon is the dome, supported by a series of arches brilliantly engineered to hold the heavy dome. To further help support the weight of the dome the walls beneath the dome gradually decrease in thickness. Also the builders used lightweight materials on the upper part of the structure and heavier, sturdy materials on the lower section.

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      http://www.aviewoncities.com/rome/pantheon.htm      Read more

    • TravelerItaly - Summer 2017
      Day 5

      Altare della Patria

      May 30, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

      The Alter of the Fatherland

      Also known as the national monument to Victor Emmanuel II, this gorgeous site was built in his honor as the first king of a unified Italy.

      If you ascend the many steps at the building's front, you'll get stunning views of Rome from various sides - and all for free!Read more

    • TravelerRome 112015
      Day 1

      Pantheon

      November 17, 2015 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

      Gebaut auf dem Marsfeld war es ursprünglich ein allen Göttern Roms geweihtes Heiligtum. Bis heute ist umstritten, welche Götter hier genau verehrt werden sollten.

      Seit dem 13. Mai 609 dient das Pantheon als katholische Kirche, geweiht der heiligen Maria (Sancta Maria ad Martyres), in der vor allem an hohen Feiertagen Messen gefeiert werden.Read more

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    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Pantheon, بانثيون, Panteon, Пантэон, Пантеон, Panteó de Roma, Πάνθεον, Panteono de Romo, Panteón de Agripa, Rooma Panteon, Agriparen Panteoia, پانتئون, Panthéon, An Paintéón, Panteón de Roma, הפנתאון ברומא, विश्व देवालय, Panteon u Rimu, Római Pantheon, パンテオン, 판테온, Pantheum, Panteonas, Panteons, Pantheon i Roma, Panteon w Rzymie, پانتھیاں, Panteão, Panteonul din Roma, Panteón, పాంథియోన్, วิหารแพนธีอัน, Đền Pantheon, 万神庙

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