Rome, Italy | Pantheon, once the largest dome in the world

Walking through the streets and alleys of Rome, you will see a huge building - the Pantheon. It commemorated Octavian's victory over Antony and Cleopatra. The Roman Senate bestowed upon Octavian the title of "Augustus" In order to commemorate his victory, Augustus ordered the construction of the Pantheon🏛️ To honor all the people the Romans believed in🙏🏻 The original Pantheon was destroyed by fire in 69 AD It was not until 125 AD that Emperor Hadrian ordered its reconstruction. And keep the original designer's name on the Pantheon's exterior In 609 AD, the Eastern Roman Emperor dedicated the Pantheon to the Pope The Pantheon was officially renamed the Church of Our Lady and the Martyrs. Later, during the Renaissance, it became the cemetery for many celebrities. The most eye-catching thing about the Pantheon is its dome The dome has an 8.9-meter circular skylight that allows natural light to penetrate into the hall. The diameter of the dome is 43.3 meters, and the distance from the top of the dome to the ground is also 43.3 meters. It has perfect classical geometric proportions, which is amazing considering the architectural technology at that time. The Pantheon has remained the "world's largest dome" for more than 1,300 years It was not until 1436 that it was replaced by the Florence Cathedral. When you come to Rome, besides the Colosseum and the Vatican, you might as well take a look at this magnificent building which was once the largest dome in the world! Ticket price: Adults €5 #globaltravel #italy #italytravel #italyfreetravel #rome #pantheon #romeattractions