Located on the famous Piazza della Rotonda, in the historic heart of the capital, the Pantheon is one of the best-preserved monuments of Ancient Rome. This temple, built in 27 BC and rebuilt in 125 AD, was dedicated to the Roman gods. It later became a well-known Christian monument of the Roman Empire, renowned for its famous dome.

The Pantheon was built around 27 BC by Agrippa, a Roman general and statesman, under Augustus, the first Roman emperor. It was constructed of stone, brick, and mortar.

This temple is dedicated to all the gods, regardless of their origin, and to Mars and Venus in particular. The meaning of the word “Pantheon” actually comes from this: “pan” means “all” and “theos” means “gods.”

In 609, the Pantheon became a Christian church after being given to Pope Boniface IV. It also serves as a mausoleum for some Italian kings, such as Victor Emmanuel II, and other great figures of the nation, such as the painter Raphael.