Obelisco del Pantheon

Pantheon, temporarily closed due to Covid19 restrictions. It looks cool on the outside, and I think that's enough to see.

Very nice to rest, have good views of the Pantheon, and grab some food nearby. Also watched a few weddings take place here as well. Overall a nice fountain inside of a beautiful piazza.

It would have been nicer if they didn't shut down right at 1900 or kicking people out of line 15 minutes before 1900. Oh well looked nice.

Given the era in which the Pantheon was built, the building is an even more amazing piece of architectural perfection. From the perfect dome to the oculus to the several hundred ton columns built in and shipped from Egypt and then you compound it with the religious and cultural significance it has. The Pantheon is quite possibly my single most favorite Roman attraction! Rumor has it they intend to start charging an entrance fee for the pantheon next year. Our local guides told us about this site. It was a quick visit as the lines was into the plaza. Take some time to see the Bernini statue of the elephant with the obelisk in the plaza behind the Pantheon. Pantheon is undoubtedly a perfect marvelous masterpieces of Roman architecture. The external rear structure looks like a cylindrical dome the porch portico is supported with huge columns and once a temple now turned into church. The Pantheon can be easily reached by walk from city center. Piazza Navona is another nearby attraction to be visited. The Dome interiors is really grand and people do offer prayers inside hence respect and silence is advised to tourists. The interiors of the dome and the central hole through which the sunlight enters and throws it rays at day is a fascinating thing to see as the rays moves in the direction of the sun light circling the walls. It may be crowded some times and there will be restriction to entry based on the crowd inside. There ll be touts haggling around do not entertain them. The surrounding ares of the pantheon is quiet touristic ,where bars , cafes restaurants are situated, in front of the pantheon temple there is a obelisk where people sit around on the pedestal platform. I spent about 45 mins to visit pantheon at noon hours, inside the pantheon its cool and there are benches inside where you can sit and admire and enjoy its interiors and architecture. Its a must visit attraction in Rome.

The fountain was made by the sculptor Leonardo Sormani (news between 1530 and 1589) on a drawing of 1575 by the architect Giacomo della Porta (1533-1602). The fountain consisted of a quadrangular basin in African gray marble with the sides interrupted by four circular arches, surmounted by a baluster supporting a basin. Author : Giacomo della Porta; Leonardo Sormani; Filippo Barigioni; Luigi Amici. Dating : 1575; 1662; 1711; 1880; 1928. Materials : antique gray marble, travertine, Carrara marble, Proconnesian marble, red granite, bronze Original supply : Vergine aqueduct

Favourite place in Rome! Love the history of the Pantheon, the architecture, the story behing the "hole" On the roof (don't know the exact word in english). Fantastic. Pure art. There is a nice little square, with an interesting obelisque and several little places to have a drink or eat something. Of course, since the have THE view (the Pantheon), they are gonna be a bit pricy.

The perfect square in Rome, ideal spot for a nice photo. The pantheon is visible from the front side, and most restaurants are behind. The restaurants however are not very good on this square, its only about the location.

Impressive doesn't do it justice. As a friend pointed out, it would be a bit more interesting to see how it looked or at least a sketch of what the layout of interior was during the polytheism times but it makes you feel humble seeing it outlive so many generations of us all. Stand the test of time. Felt glad and lucky that it was open. If you are visiting during summer, keep in mind this is a religious place so you should have your shoulders and knees covered before entering.