About this attraction
Everything you need to know about The Pantheon
The Pantheon is the most perfectly preserved ancient Roman building in existence — built by Emperor Hadrian between 118 and 125 AD and virtually unchanged since. The dome (43.3 metres wide) was the largest in the world for 1,300 years, and the 9-metre circular opening at its apex — the Oculus — is still open to the sky.
Pre-booking is now required (since 2023). Tickets cost just €5 but must be reserved in advance. When rain falls through the Oculus, it drains through the slightly convex floor — one of the most elegant engineering solutions of the ancient world.
What's included
Highlights & inclusions
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Built 125 AD
Virtually unchanged for 1,900 years — the best-preserved ancient building
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The Oculus
9-metre opening to the sky — the only source of light and ventilation
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Perfect proportions
The dome diameter equals the height from floor to apex — 43.3m
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Raphael's tomb
The painter was buried here in 1520 — still draws pilgrims
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Royal tombs
Kings of Italy Vittorio Emanuele II and Umberto I buried here
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Best value in Rome
One of the greatest ancient monuments for €5
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Practical information
Getting there & what to know
| Address | Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Rome |
| Opening | Daily 9am – 7pm (Sat until 7:30pm, Sun 9am – 6pm) |
| Transport | Bus: Rinascimento stop (10-min walk from Campo de' Fiori) |
| Duration | 45 minutes to 1 hour inside |
| Booking | Required since 2023 — book online at least a few days ahead |
💡Tip : Book tickets the day before minimum — they sell out even for a €5 monument. Visit on a rainy day to see rain falling through the Oculus and draining through the ancient floor system — one of the most beautiful things in Rome.
Before you go
Tips & recommendations
- →Book online in advance — even €5 tickets sell out.
- →Visit on a rainy day to see rain through the Oculus — extraordinary.
- →The piazza outside (Piazza della Rotonda) has some of Rome's best restaurants.
- →Visit at different times of day — the Oculus light changes the interior completely.
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