The Pantheon (Temple of All Gods)

The Pantheon, also known as the “Temple of All Gods”, is one of the main attractions of Rome and all ancient culture. The inscription on the pediment reads: “M. AGRIPPA L F COS TERTIUM FECIT”, which translates as: “Mark Agrippa, elected consul for the third time, erected this.” The main advantage of the Pantheon is its huge dome made of monolithic concrete. In the center of the dome is a round, framed with bronze, hole. Through it, during the half-day period, the largest amount of light penetrates the temple, which is not dissected, but remains in the form of a giant ray of sunlight. It seems that light is palpable, and that the gods themselves descend from Olympus to illuminate this majestic building.

Since 609, the Pantheon has been converted into the Christian temple of Santa Maria ad Martires – part of it is why the temple is so well preserved to this day.