The Roman Pantheon Explained

What's your favorite building from Ancient Rome?

Just visiting the Pantheon for an hour was one of the most amazing moments of my life.

No photo, no documentary, no amount of words can ever do this monument justice. The proportions hypnotize you by their perfection.

In Rome and in Egypt, buildings were built to last, and to think of the intelligence of those builders, who could design such a building as the Pantheon, is literally mind blowing. The first time I walked inside, I swear I hurt three vertebrae in my neck, staring up at the Occulus and trying to understand exactly HOW the dome was built, and is still there today, 2000 years later. In the USA, if a building is built in 1900, someone wants to tear it down and build a skyscraper. It’s so sad to me. My heart is in Rome and always will be. Bravo for another fabulous video!

Years ago I lived in Rome and many friends and family came to visit. The Pantheon was always a highlight. In those days there was no ticketing or, unheard of, lines to get in. You could stroll in and out sit in the piazza for a coffee and wander back in. One of the thrills of my life was walking home from shopping and feeling the beginning of a thunderstorm. I ran to the Pantheon and experienced the fabulous effect of the crackling thunder, the rain coming through the oculus and the indescribable effect of the lightening in that storm-darkened space! Bellissima! ❤❤❤

Yes, Manuel, please keep translating your videos in English. Your videos are so interesting, very educational and extremely well done. Thank you very much!

I had tears in my eyes walking into this majestic, iconic building, seeing the Oculus in its' glory. Rome is such a place to visit, I want to go back one day.

Of all the historical places I visited in France, Italy, and Greece, the Pantheon is by far my most favorite. AMAZING!

Most people don’t talk about the floor in the pantheon,I love the different colours and shapes of it,most people are looking up and miss the floor altogether ☺️. Hello from British Columbia 🇨🇦

I was stationed in Italy during in early 70's. I did go to Rome several times, and next to Vatican City, the Pantheon was always a special stopping destination for me. Rome is a truly magical destination!

The Pantheon is by far my favourite structure in the world

The Pantheon gate is one of the oldest preserved in the world. The Pantheon gate is among the oldest bronze doors in the world, extant to date. This giant door survived medieval spoliation because over the centuries the temple was converted into a church. It is the oldest door still in use in Rome. The leaves are so well balanced, though very heavy, that they can be easily pushed or opened by one person. It is one of only two doors in the world with a 2,000-year-old lock still in operation. The door is original Roman and is one of the very few bronze doors that survived the robberies of the Barbarians and Barberini. Near the hinges are still visible the marks left by the irons used to unhinge them. In vain of course.

The Pantheon has survived earthquakes including the one 443 which damaged other buildings in Rome including Colosseum. How it has survived intact when so many other temples and structures were destroyed in the Forum is beyond me. When you think about it there is no other building that has survived intact for 2000 years. It's really mind boggling. Can you imagine how magnificent ancient Rome was. How did they build the dome to exact specifications with primitive tools.

Visiting the Pantheon is an incredible experience. And it's true, you are not prepared to see what is inside. One of the many wonders of Rome.

Amazing video! My favorite building in Rome. It makes me want to cry when I see it. Videos don’t do justice. Thank you for this ❤

I was in Rome 51 years ago this month. Do remember being blown away by 4 things. The Sistine Chapel, the Colliseum, the Pantheon, and that I had never seen so many statues in one city anywhere.

I've been living in Rome for the past 3 years and I never get tired of its beauty and outstanding history.

The Pantheon is my favorite place to visit in all of Rome. To actually go inside it and to think about how it was built long before modern technology is something that never gets old.

In 2010 I went into the Pantheon for the first time. I had no idea what it was and honestly didn't want to go. My friend Cori told me we had to see it. I honestly was a bit annoyed and as we walked up I was thinking "Oh great another old building" as it was a hot day in Rome and I just wanted to sit somewhere and drink a cold beer. I remember so clearly walking in for the first time and being stunned, I could not believe what I was seeing. She explained to me many things she knew about it and I remember listening but also zoning out cause I was so awe struck. When we left I just kept thinking about how amazing it was. I am so grateful I had the chance to see it and to my friend Cori. I am also grateful to have the organic experience of not knowing what it was and having no idea what was inside. It gave me that rare stunned feeling that not even the Duomo came close too.

Rome is stupendous with so very many astonishing places and works of art it is hard to believe it’s real.