Pantheon

The Pantheon, from the Greek name for temple of all the gods, was built in 27 to 25 B.C., but was destroyed by fire in 80 A.D., and is believed to have been rebuilt under Hadrian circa 125 AD.   The Pantheon includes an inscription which reads M·AGRIPPA·L·F·COS·TERTIUM·FECIT, "Marcus Agrippa, son of Lucius, consul for the third time, built this", in honour of the original architect.  The Pantheon is the oldest standing domed structure in Rome and since the 7th century, the Pantheon has been used as a Roman Catholic Church, rather than a temple dedicated to the Roman Gods.  This unique building displays some of the mastery of techniques in Roman architecture, such as including recesses in the interior which allow for a lighter construction, the symmetry between the diameter of the interior circle and the height up to the oculus, and the building of thinner walls towards the top of the dome to allow for the necessary support of the construction.  The Pantheon, located in Piazza della Rotunda, is one of the best preserved Roman buildings in the world today and makes a fantastic excursion for anyone wishing to experience the full glory of Roman architecture and the Roman Empire.



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