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The Pantheon (UK: / ˈ p æ n θ i ə n /, US: /-ɒ n /; Latin: Pantheum, 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.
- 113–125 AD (current building)
- Roman temple
Jan 31, 2018 · Learn about the Pantheon, one of the best-preserved monuments of ancient Rome, built around 126-128 A.D. by Emperor Hadrian. Discover its origins, design, history and influence on architecture.
- Missy Sullivan
- 10 min
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Apr 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.
- Mark Cartwright
- What does the name Pantheon mean?The name Pantheon means "temple of all the Gods". There was no Roman cult to all the Roman gods and it is not known exactly who the Pantheon was de...
- Who built the Pantheon?The Pantheon was built during the reign of Roman emperor Trajan (98-117 CE) but not completed until c. 125 CE. It is dedicated to Marcus Agrippa be...
- Why is the Pantheon a marvel of engineering?The Pantheon in Rome is a marvel of engineering because of its large domed roof. Made of concrete, the dome is a perfect hemisphere and the largest...
- What is the dome of the Pantheon made of?The dome of the Pantheon is made of a concrete mix (caementa) of light tufa and scoria (a type of pumice).
Visit the best preserved ancient building in Rome, transformed into a Church in 609. Find out the opening times, tickets, events and accessibility of the Pantheon.
Dec 6, 2023 · Learn about the history, architecture, and meaning of the Pantheon, one of the most perfect and influential buildings in the world. Discover the new evidence that challenges the conventional understanding of its patronage, date, and purpose.
The Pantheon. “The most beautiful relic of ancient Rome, a temple so well preserved that it appears as the Romans must have seen it in their times,” so described it the French writer Stendhal in the 19th century.
