Postcards from Rome: Outside the Pantheon
Discover the secrets of the Pantheon — without stepping inside. This outdoor walk brings you face to face with colossal Egyptian columns, hidden engineering that holds the dome aloft, and ruins sunk below today’s streets. You’ll uncover how emperors shaped sacred space, why Michelangelo called the Pantheon “the work of angels,” and how its form still shapes buildings across the world. Designed for travelers, history enthusiasts, and architecture lovers eager to see Rome with fresh eyes.
Created by Miles Fletcher
Miles Fletcher moved to Italy nearly three decades ago, initially teaching English before discovering his true calling as a cultural interpreter of Rome's ancient wonders. Having walked virtually every cobblestone street in the Eternal City over his 22 years of residence in Rome, he now leads specialized historical tours that combine scholarly insights with charming anecdotes about life as a long-term British expatriate in the Italian capital
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What you'll walk and learn about
Piazza della Rotonda
Begin this tour facing the Pantheon.
The Pantheon Portico
Observe columns from Egypt and ancient bronze doors
The Back of the Pantheon
Discover the ruins of the Basilica of Neptune
Final View of the Pantheon
Admire the Pantheon’s enduring architectural influence
