Pantheon, Rome - Wikipedia
WEBThe Pantheon (UK: / ˈ p æ n θ i ə n /, US: /-ɒ n /; [1] Latin: Pantheum, [nb 1] from Greek Πάνθειον Pantheion, "[temple] of all the gods") is a former Roman temple and, since AD 609, a Catholic church (Basilica Santa Maria ad Martyres or Basilica of St. Mary and the Martyrs) in Rome, Italy.
Pantheon | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEB6 days ago · Pantheon, building in Rome that was begun in 27 BC by the statesman Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, probably as a building of the ordinary Classical temple style. It was completely rebuilt by the emperor Hadrian sometime between AD 118 and 128, and some alterations were made in the early 3rd century.
Pantheon ‑ Rome, Age & Dome - HISTORY
WEBJan 31, 2018 · The Pantheon is one of the best-preserved monuments of ancient Rome. The structure, completed around 126-128 A.D. during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, features a rotunda with a massive domed...
Pantheon, Rome (Italy): History and Description. Dome and Oculus
WEBThe Pantheon is one of the most impressive historical and architectural sites in the centre of Rome, Italy. Dated around the early second century AD, it is one of the best preserved building of antiquity in the world, and testifies the superiority of Roman building techniques.
Pantheon - World History Encyclopedia
WEBApr 9, 2018 · The Pantheon (Latin: pantheum) is the best-preserved building from ancient Rome and was completed in c. 125 CE. Its magnificent concrete dome is a lasting testimony to the genius of Roman architects.
Visit the Pantheon in Rome, Italy
WEBWhat is the Pantheon in Rome famous for? The Pantheon is famous for being the most preserved monument of ancient Rome. It was constructed as a temple dedicated to the Gods and became the burial ground for several important people, including famous artists and …
A temple for all the gods - The Pantheon in Rome
WEBOne of the most impressive structures of ancient Rome, the Pantheon was a temple dedicated to all the gods. The main room consisted of a large cylindrical drum topped by a dome, with a central hole or oculus allowing for light and air – and rain! – to pass through.
Pantheon, Rome Italy - History and facts - ItalyGuides.it
WEBThe 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. Michelangelo felt it was the work of angels, not men.
The Pantheon (Rome) - Smarthistory
WEBThe Pantheon in Rome is a true architectural wonder. Described as the “ sphinx of the Campus Martius ”—referring to enigmas presented by its appearance and history, and to the location in Rome where it was built—to visit it today is to be almost transported back to the Roman Empire itself.
Historical background – Direzione Musei Statali Città di Roma
WEBThe Pantheon, a temple dedicated to all the gods, was founded between the 25 and the 27 BC. by Marco Vipsanio Agrippa, son-in-law of Divus Augustus. Damaged in 80 and 110 AD, it was restored by Hadrian between 118 and 125.