Postcards from Rome: Inside The Pantheon

Postcards from Rome: Inside The Pantheon

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Rome, Italy
21 mins tour

Step inside one of Rome’s most extraordinary monuments—The Pantheon. This immersive tour guides you through towering columns, ancient bronze doors, and the soaring dome that has fascinated architects for centuries. You’ll trace its journey from pagan temple to Christian church to national shrine, encountering emperors, artists, and kings along the way. Perfect for history lovers, art enthusiasts, and curious travelers alike, this experience reveals how Rome continually reinvented the sacred heart of its city. You’ll leave with fresh eyes for both the building and the stories it holds.

Marco Bianchi

Created by Marco Bianchi

Marco is a 42-year-old native Roman who was born and raised in the historic Trastevere district. From childhood, he was surrounded by ancient history, with the Forum and Colosseum practically in his backyard. For the past 15 years, Marco has shared Rome's ancient wonders with enthusiasm to vistors from all over the world.

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What you'll walk and learn about

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Welcome to the Pantheon!
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Welcome to the Pantheon!

From temple to tomb

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The Oculus

The eternal eye watching over us

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Tomb of Victor Emmanuel II
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Tomb of Victor Emmanuel II

Honoring first king of a unified Italy

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Madonna of Clemency
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Madonna of Clemency

Admire Gaulli's fresco of divine compassion

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The Central Altar
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The Central Altar

Modern rituals in an ancient building

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The Chapel of Crucifixion
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The Chapel of Crucifixion

A 15th-century wooden crucifix centerpiece

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Tomb of Raphael
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Tomb of Raphael

The Pantheon’s first resident

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Tomb of Umberto I
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Tomb of Umberto I

The unexpected story of Italy’s favorite dish

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Pantheon Exit
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Pantheon Exit

Reflect on what you’ve discovered

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