Showing posts with label pantheon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pantheon. Show all posts

9.2.06

Aesthetic Thursday: "Agrippa Fecit": The Pantheon of Rome

I bookmark a few facts about the Pantheon in Rome in this post.
Photograph showcasing the impressive exterior front entrance of the Pantheon, a historical architectural masterpiece in Rome, Italy. The iconic facade with its grand columns and pediment can be seen clearly under a bright sky. Photo Credit: Greig Roselli.
View of the Exterior of the Pantheon
Image Credit: Greig Roselli
1. The Pantheon in Rome is an ancient temple built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian between 118 and 125 AD on the site of an earlier temple commissioned by Marcus Agrippa. 
2. It was initially dedicated to all the gods of Ancient Rome, but it has since been used as a Catholic church known as Santa Maria ad Martyres.
3. The building is renowned for its architectural achievement, with a giant dome that covers the entire main chamber and an oculus at its center, which allows natural light to enter the room below it.
4. The Oculus measures approximately 8 meters (27 feet) wide. It allows sunlight into the Pantheon during daytime hours when opened fully - although there are no windows or other means of entering direct light inside otherwise!
5. Inside, you can find many beautiful sculptures, such as statues of major gods from Ancient Greece & Rome, and paintings on marble walls depicting scenes from Roman mythology & history - making this one of the most impressive monuments in Italy!
Video Credit: Ariel Viera
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