We travelled to Rome today, and went out to see the Pantheon. Its probably my most favourite building - I just cant get enough of the place.
When we first visited Rome back in 2006 (on our honeymoon), I hadnt actually heard of the place. And when we found it I was blown away - its just awesome.
I'm a lover of Roman history and architecture, and for me this just stands out as the most amazing thing left behind by the Romans.
Its huge, and still in good condition considering its age, and is still in use. You can go inside, but it was closed when we got there. And the inside is also amazing, so that will have to wait until another post.
It was originally dedicated as a Roman temple, and then turned over to being a Christian church in around the 7th century, which it has continued to be since then, which is quite astounding in itself.
Its quite a battle scarred building, and it has clearly been altered many times - which is part of the beauty for me. It was obviously such an important and impressive building that it had to be maintained in some from throughout its history.
I think the backend was probably also covered in marble/decorative stone as well, but that has been stripped over the years. However it leaves behind glimpses of how it was built. Here you can see arches built to provide strength, but those arches are built on curves ! Pretty impressive for the time !
We visited it lots of times the last time we came to Rome, and I'm planning on doing the same. I can just sit and look at it all day long - and it was the first thing we aimed for on this trip, and luckily our hotel is quite close - bonus !
The pic above is from be back elevation, and it can be seen that a few fragments of decorative stone/marble remain, which makes me think it probably was all covered at one point. It must have looked amazing.
Above are the main doors. They are huge - just thinking about how they would have been made and put in position gives me a headache !
And those pillars at the front are just epic - the decorative scrolls at the top are just beautiful.
And there are the bases - its a pity I hadnt captured something in the pics to provide scale, because they are massive !
Above shows the back of one of the sides - again, not pretty from this angle without the decorative cover - but it still gives an appreciation of the workmanship and size.
And the view above is from the top of our hotel - and you can see its dome on the right. Its still the largest un-reinforced concrete dome in the world, which is quite incredible !
To say I was excited to get to see my fav building again is an understatement. And I'm really looking forward to going inside tomorrow - cant wait !!!!
Wow impressive building for sure it is in amazing condition considering how old it is thanks for sharing a wonderful location have the best weekend @hoosie 😎
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Many thanks - its an awesome building, I just love it !!!
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Yes me too i love the whole Roman emprire history being from the UK it is just as much part of our history too funny how things of the past connect us all around the world.
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Yes, totally agree - I love Roman history and have visited quite a few sites in the UK this year. But now that I'm in Rome it'll be awesome !!
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STOPRome is spectacular, each street and building alone tells a part of the story and the Pantheon is undoubtedly one of the most special corners that we can find in the heart of the city
Aye, so happy to be back in Rome - cant wait to get out to explore tomorrow morning !!!
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So great to see it again @hoosie it is such an impressive structure. The architecture, the details… the vastness… one can truly feel the history there.
I went one time to Rome not to long ago and visited it too. I was speechless. So beautiful.
Everything is so old there and every street your walk, just something to see. Very impressive.
So great to see you are really traveling around and having such great time. 😊👋🏻
Enjoy your weekend ☀️😎
Many thanks. We have 4 full days here, so really looking forward to pounding the streets and seeing as much as we can. Plus its the first time our daughter has been here, so we are looking forward to taking her to all of the main sights !
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You are welcome, that extra special than showing her around. And that’s plenty of days to explore all the beautiful sights. Have fun 🤩 and enjoy your weekend @hoosie
2000 years old building! It is so strong that it withstand the test of time. Those architecture reminds me of my high school lessons before. What a nice place. Have a beautiful stay!
Many thanks - it is an incredible building. When you look at those pillars at the front and how they are both footed and provide support at the top, you realise how sound the architecture is. Its awesome !
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My pleasure. Have a good day😊