{"id":226175,"date":"2026-05-31T01:00:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T23:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=226175"},"modified":"2026-06-07T07:23:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T05:23:16","slug":"pantheon-rome-tickets-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Pantheon in Rome: 9 Tips + Tickets, Opening Hours &#038; History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I remember the exact moment when Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I first emerged from Rome&#8217;s narrow, shady alleys and it suddenly appeared right in front of us. <strong>The Pantheon in Rome is enormous, majestic, and seems almost out of place among the surrounding buildings<\/strong> \u2014 but that&#8217;s precisely what makes it such a jaw-dropping architectural marvel. Rome can easily wear you down with its intensity and endless crowds of tourists, but the moment you stand before those massive granite columns, you forget all about your aching feet and the sun-scorched cobblestones for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article I&#8217;ll show you <strong>how to enjoy a visit to the best-preserved ancient building in the world without unnecessary stress<\/strong> or hours wasted in endless queues. We&#8217;ll cover everything about the new entry fee, walk through its fascinating history, and explain why it rains inside through the hole in the roof. I&#8217;ll also throw in our tried-and-tested tips on where to base yourself nearby and how to avoid the worst tourist traps lurking around every corner of the historic centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pantheon.jpg\" alt=\"The Pantheon in Rome during Lucie&#039;s visit\" class=\"wp-image-121265\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#When_to_visit_Rome_and_the_Pantheon\" >When to visit Rome and the Pantheon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#Where_to_stay_in_Rome\" >Where to stay in Rome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#10_things_to_see_and_do_at_the_Pantheon_in_Rome\" >10 things to see and do at the Pantheon in Rome<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#1_The_architecture_and_the_largest_concrete_dome_in_the_world\" >1. The architecture and the largest concrete dome in the world<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#2_The_magical_oculus_and_what_happens_when_it_rains\" >2. The magical oculus and what happens when it rains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#3_The_history_and_Hadrians_legacy\" >3. The history and Hadrian&#8217;s legacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#4_How_a_temple_of_the_gods_became_a_Christian_church\" >4. How a temple of the gods became a Christian church<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#5_The_tomb_of_Renaissance_genius_Raphael\" >5. The tomb of Renaissance genius Raphael<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#6_The_resting_place_of_the_Italian_kings\" >6. The resting place of the Italian kings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#7_Piazza_della_Rotonda_and_the_Renaissance_fountain\" >7. Piazza della Rotonda and the Renaissance fountain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#8_Tickets_booking_and_the_new_rules\" >8. Tickets, booking and the new rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#9_How_to_get_to_the_Pantheon_and_how_much_time_to_set_aside\" >9. How to get to the Pantheon and how much time to set aside<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#10_Practical_tips_dress_code_and_free_water\" >10. Practical tips, dress code and free water<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#Where_to_go_next_from_the_Pantheon\" >Where to go next from the Pantheon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#Do_I_need_to_buy_Pantheon_tickets_in_advance\" >Do I need to buy Pantheon tickets in advance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#What_happens_inside_the_Pantheon_when_it_rains\" >What happens inside the Pantheon when it rains?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#Is_there_a_dress_code_required_at_the_Pantheon\" >Is there a dress code required at the Pantheon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#Can_I_pay_by_card_at_the_entrance_and_nearby\" >Can I pay by card at the entrance and nearby?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#How_much_time_should_I_set_aside_for_the_visit\" >How much time should I set aside for the visit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#Can_I_bring_a_backpack_and_water_bottle_inside\" >Can I bring a backpack and water bottle inside?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/pantheon-rome-tickets-tips\/#Is_the_Pantheon_wheelchair_accessible\" >Is the Pantheon wheelchair accessible?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>  <strong>Tickets and booking:<\/strong> For many years entry was free, but now you&#8217;ll pay <strong>\u20ac5, with a price increase to \u20ac7 planned from summer 2026<\/strong> \u2014 and at weekends, online booking is an absolute must.<\/li>\n<li>  <strong>The main draw:<\/strong> Inside, you&#8217;ll be amazed by the <strong>largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world<\/strong>, with a nine-metre opening in the centre through which rain falls into the temple.<\/li>\n<li>  <strong>When to go:<\/strong> The ideal time to visit is <strong>first thing in the morning, around 8:30 or 9:00<\/strong>, when you&#8217;ll dodge the organised tour groups and the morning sun creates a magical atmosphere inside.<\/li>\n<li>  <strong>Who lies here:<\/strong> The Pantheon serves as a burial place for notable figures \u2014 you&#8217;ll find the <strong>tomb of Renaissance painter Raphael<\/strong> as well as the first kings of Italy.<\/li>\n<li>  <strong>Dress code:<\/strong> It&#8217;s still a consecrated Catholic church, so you <strong>must cover your shoulders and knees<\/strong>, otherwise security won&#8217;t let you in even with a valid ticket.<\/li>\n<li>  <strong>Getting there:<\/strong> No metro reaches the monument \u2014 you have to <strong>walk through the narrow streets<\/strong> from the Trevi Fountain or Piazza Navona.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_Rome_and_the_Pantheon\"><\/span>When to visit Rome and the Pantheon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"857\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-1-nasviceny-pantheon-na-namesti-za-noci.jpg\" alt=\"The illuminated Pantheon on the square at night\" class=\"wp-image-181839\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-1-nasviceny-pantheon-na-namesti-za-noci.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-1-nasviceny-pantheon-na-namesti-za-noci-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-1-nasviceny-pantheon-na-namesti-za-noci-700x500.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-1-nasviceny-pantheon-na-namesti-za-noci-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-1-nasviceny-pantheon-na-namesti-za-noci-696x497.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Mariordo, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chasing perfect weather while also escaping the crowds is an incredibly tricky balancing act in the Italian capital. <strong>The best months to visit are May, June, September and especially October<\/strong>, when temperatures drop to a bearable 22 \u00b0C and the city takes on a gorgeous autumn light. The price for this climate comfort is steep, though, because in these months the city is bursting at the seams and the streets around the Pantheon resemble one giant anthill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer in Rome \u2014 July and August in particular \u2014 is a test of both physical and mental endurance that I definitely wouldn&#8217;t underestimate. <strong>Temperatures regularly climb to 31\u201335 \u00b0C and the humidity turns the streets into a stuffy greenhouse<\/strong> with no escape. The ancient stones soak up the heat all day and radiate like a giant oven long after dark, so summer mode means a 6 a.m. wake-up and a long afternoon siesta in an air-conditioned room. August has the added quirk of Ferragosto, the holiday when locals flee to the coast en masse and many family-run businesses simply close for a few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter, on the other hand, is the best-kept secret of budget and solo travellers. <strong>From late November to February, accommodation prices drop to their annual lows<\/strong> and the queues at the sights shrink to an absolute minimum, though you&#8217;ll have to reckon with temperatures between 5 and 13 \u00b0C and the occasional rain. After the chaotic Jubilee Year of 2025, when over 33 million pilgrims poured into the city and the streets ground to a halt, 2026 brings noticeable relief. Don&#8217;t be lulled into a false sense of emptiness, though, because at the major icons like the Pantheon there will always be crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Rome\"><\/span>Where to stay in Rome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As for specific accommodation tips, we&#8217;ve had great experiences with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Hotel%20Artemide%20Roma&#038;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Hotel Artemide<\/a> in the central Monti district, the boutique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Condotti%20Boutique%20Hotel%20Roma&#038;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Condotti Boutique Hotel<\/a> just steps from the Spanish Steps, or the quieter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Residenza%20Cavallini%20Roma&#038;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Residenza Cavallini<\/a> in the Prati district near the Vatican. It&#8217;s best to book well in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\ud83d\udca1 Tip for accommodation and experiences: We prefer searching for accommodation on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a>, which tends to have the best cancellation terms. For tickets, tours and activities, it pays to compare options on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/kavarna-v-rime.jpg\" alt=\"Atmospheric caf\u00e9 in the centre of Rome\" class=\"wp-image-59802\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/kavarna-v-rime.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/kavarna-v-rime-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/kavarna-v-rime-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/kavarna-v-rime-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing your neighbourhood defines your entire experience of the Eternal City, and logistical mistakes here come at a brutal price. <strong>The biggest rookie mistake is booking accommodation purely on price<\/strong>, without considering that you&#8217;ll be commuting an hour each day on a packed bus with no air conditioning. For finding the best hotels, we&#8217;ve long relied on Booking, where we always carefully read the reviews about night-time noise and the real walking distance to the sights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to stay in the imaginary triangle right by the Pantheon, on Piazza Navona, or near the Spanish Steps, be prepared to <strong>pay a hefty premium just for the location in the Centro Storico<\/strong>. Living in this postcard-perfect district is incredibly romantic \u2014 you can walk everywhere and have the sights right outside your window (for example at the legendary Albergo del Senato, with a view straight onto the Pantheon) \u2014 but you&#8217;ll have to put up with constant bustle from early morning until late at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A far more balanced choice is the Monti district, strategically located right behind the Colosseum, offering the perfect mix of accessibility and local atmosphere. <strong>Monti has excellent transport links thanks to metro line B<\/strong> and comes alive in the evenings at a relaxed pace around the little square of Piazza della Madonna dei Monti, where you&#8217;ll find superb small restaurants and vintage shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For romantic souls and lovers of great food, there&#8217;s Trastevere, which embodies exactly that vision of medieval, ivy-clad alleyways. <strong>Trastevere is a paradise for evening strolls and tasting traditional pizza or cacio e pepe pasta<\/strong>, but its huge drawback is the complete absence of a metro and the big crowds around the main squares. If you&#8217;re after peace and quiet and travelling with family, consider the elegant residential district of Prati, north of the Vatican, with its wide boulevards and flat terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_things_to_see_and_do_at_the_Pantheon_in_Rome\"><\/span>10 things to see and do at the Pantheon in Rome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look together at the most important things you definitely shouldn&#8217;t miss when visiting this architectural gem. You&#8217;ll learn which details to focus on, how to avoid the endless waiting, and everything that&#8217;s hidden beneath the massive dome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_architecture_and_the_largest_concrete_dome_in_the_world\"><\/span>1. The architecture and the largest concrete dome in the world<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1027\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-3-betonova-kupole-pantheonu-s-kazetami-a-oculem-zevnitr.jpg\" alt=\"The concrete dome of the Pantheon with coffers and oculus seen from inside\" class=\"wp-image-181844\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-3-betonova-kupole-pantheonu-s-kazetami-a-oculem-zevnitr.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-3-betonova-kupole-pantheonu-s-kazetami-a-oculem-zevnitr-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-3-betonova-kupole-pantheonu-s-kazetami-a-oculem-zevnitr-700x599.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-3-betonova-kupole-pantheonu-s-kazetami-a-oculem-zevnitr-768x657.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-3-betonova-kupole-pantheonu-s-kazetami-a-oculem-zevnitr-696x596.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Wilfredor, CC0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you step inside and look up, you instantly understand why architects from all over the world come here to study. <strong>The Pantheon boasts the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world<\/strong>, a record no one has taken from it for almost two thousand years. The ancient Romans had no modern steel rods to reinforce the concrete, so they had to come up with an absolutely ingenious technological solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The secret lies in making the material progressively lighter towards the very top of the roof. <strong>While the base of the dome is cast from heavy travertine and tuff, the builders mixed in ever lighter materials as they went up<\/strong>, until at the very centre they used light volcanic pumice. The ceiling is also decorated with five rows of square coffers, which aren&#8217;t just for show \u2014 they serve to lighten the enormous mass of concrete even further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The space feels remarkably harmonious thanks to the perfect geometry the Romans loved so much. <strong>The diameter of the dome is exactly equal to the height of the entire building (43.3 metres)<\/strong>, which means a perfect sphere would fit inside the interior, touching both the walls and the floor. It&#8217;s fascinating to stand in the middle and realise that this building has survived earthquakes, plundering, and the fall of an entire empire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_magical_oculus_and_what_happens_when_it_rains\"><\/span>2. The magical oculus and what happens when it rains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-4-slunecni-paprsek-z-oculu-dopada-na-kazetovany-strop-pantheon.jpg\" alt=\"A sunbeam from the oculus falling on the coffered ceiling of the Pantheon\" class=\"wp-image-181847\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-4-slunecni-paprsek-z-oculu-dopada-na-kazetovany-strop-pantheon.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-4-slunecni-paprsek-z-oculu-dopada-na-kazetovany-strop-pantheon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-4-slunecni-paprsek-z-oculu-dopada-na-kazetovany-strop-pantheon-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-4-slunecni-paprsek-z-oculu-dopada-na-kazetovany-strop-pantheon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-4-slunecni-paprsek-z-oculu-dopada-na-kazetovany-strop-pantheon-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: NormanB, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the middle of the dome gapes an enormous, nine-metre circular opening known technically as the oculus (the eye). <strong>This opening has never been covered and to this day remains the only source of natural light<\/strong> in the entire massive building, creating a wholly mystical atmosphere. During the day the sunbeam slowly moves across the coffered ceiling and the temple walls, working like a giant sundial connecting Earth with the heavens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common question every visitor asks is what happens when it starts raining in Rome. <strong>Water really does fall straight through the oculus onto the marble floor<\/strong>, which is an absolutely fascinating spectacle, especially during Rome&#8217;s heavy storms. People often mistakenly assume a huge puddle must form inside, but the ancient builders thought of everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pantheon&#8217;s floor isn&#8217;t perfectly flat \u2014 it slopes slightly and is gently convex. <strong>Right beneath the oculus you&#8217;ll find inconspicuous holes and channels in the marble<\/strong> that immediately drain the rainwater into an ingenious underground drainage system. It&#8217;s two-thousand-year-old technology that still works flawlessly today, keeping the interior dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_history_and_Hadrians_legacy\"><\/span>3. The history and Hadrian&#8217;s legacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-5-korintske-hlavice-antickych-sloupu-portika-pantheonu.jpg\" alt=\"Corinthian capitals of the ancient columns of the Pantheon portico\" class=\"wp-image-181850\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-5-korintske-hlavice-antickych-sloupu-portika-pantheonu.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-5-korintske-hlavice-antickych-sloupu-portika-pantheonu-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-5-korintske-hlavice-antickych-sloupu-portika-pantheonu-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-5-korintske-hlavice-antickych-sloupu-portika-pantheonu-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-5-korintske-hlavice-antickych-sloupu-portika-pantheonu-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Nicholas Hartmann, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you look at the temple&#8217;s fa\u00e7ade, you&#8217;ll see the huge Latin inscription &#8220;M. AGRIPPA L. F. COS. TERTIUM FECIT&#8221;, which translates as meaning the building was erected by Marcus Agrippa. <strong>This inscription is very misleading, though, because Agrippa&#8217;s original temple from 27 BC long ago went up in flames<\/strong> in a devastating fire. The current form we admire today was given to the building by Emperor Hadrian around 126 AD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hadrian was a great admirer of Greek architecture and very likely took part in designing this incredible structure himself. <strong>Out of respect for the original builder, however, he had Agrippa&#8217;s name placed on the fa\u00e7ade<\/strong>, which thoroughly confused historians for centuries until archaeologists examined the bricks and discovered their true age. The temple was originally dedicated to all the Olympian gods (from the Greek pan-theos).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building the portico \u2014 that enormous front section with the columns \u2014 was a logistical miracle of its time. <strong>The Romans had to ship sixteen massive granite columns all the way from quarries in distant Egypt<\/strong>, floating them down the Nile, across the Mediterranean, and finally dragging them upstream along the Tiber. Each column weighs an incredible sixty tonnes and had to be raised with absolute precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_a_temple_of_the_gods_became_a_Christian_church\"><\/span>4. How a temple of the gods became a Christian church<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"820\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-6-hlavni-oltar-a-zlata-apsida-krestanskeho-kostela-pod-kupoli-.jpg\" alt=\"The main altar and golden apse of the Christian church beneath the Pantheon dome\" class=\"wp-image-181851\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-6-hlavni-oltar-a-zlata-apsida-krestanskeho-kostela-pod-kupoli-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-6-hlavni-oltar-a-zlata-apsida-krestanskeho-kostela-pod-kupoli--300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-6-hlavni-oltar-a-zlata-apsida-krestanskeho-kostela-pod-kupoli--700x478.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-6-hlavni-oltar-a-zlata-apsida-krestanskeho-kostela-pod-kupoli--768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-6-hlavni-oltar-a-zlata-apsida-krestanskeho-kostela-pod-kupoli--696x476.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Jebulon, CC0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While most of Rome&#8217;s ancient monuments (including the nearby Roman Forum) ended up in ruins or served as a cheap source of building material, the Pantheon survived almost intact. <strong>Its salvation came down to one extremely pragmatic step in the early 7th century<\/strong>, when the Byzantine Emperor Phocas gave the building to Pope Boniface IV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pope had all the pagan statues removed and in 609 solemnly consecrated it as a Christian church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and the martyrs (Santa Maria ad Martyres). <strong>It was this consecration that saved the building from being dismantled<\/strong>, since destroying a Christian church was considered a grave sin. Legend even has it that during the consecration, demons who until then had inhabited the pagan temple flew out through the opening in the roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even so, the Pantheon didn&#8217;t escape all losses, because in the 17th century Pope Urban VIII of the Barberini family had the bronze cladding stripped from the portico. <strong>This rare ancient bronze was used by the brilliant sculptor Bernini to cast the famous baldachin in St Peter&#8217;s Basilica<\/strong>, giving rise to the well-known Roman saying that &#8220;what the barbarians didn&#8217;t do, the Barberini did&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD start q=\"pantheon rim\" lang=\"en\" rendered=\"2026-06-07T02:57:49+00:00\" v=\"1\" -->\n<style id=\"lk-gyg-styles\">\n@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@700&family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600&display=swap\");\n\/* === LK GYG karty \u2014 CRO redesign 2026-05 (namespace .lkx-) ===\n   C\u00edl: vy\u0161\u0161\u00ed CTR (hero + 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The tomb of Renaissance genius Raphael<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-7-hrobka-malire-raffaela-s-mramorovou-sochou-madony-v-pantheon.jpg\" alt=\"The tomb of painter Raphael with a marble statue of the Madonna in the Pantheon\" class=\"wp-image-181854\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-7-hrobka-malire-raffaela-s-mramorovou-sochou-madony-v-pantheon.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-7-hrobka-malire-raffaela-s-mramorovou-sochou-madony-v-pantheon-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-7-hrobka-malire-raffaela-s-mramorovou-sochou-madony-v-pantheon-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-7-hrobka-malire-raffaela-s-mramorovou-sochou-madony-v-pantheon-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-7-hrobka-malire-raffaela-s-mramorovou-sochou-madony-v-pantheon-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-7-hrobka-malire-raffaela-s-mramorovou-sochou-madony-v-pantheon-696x1044.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Fallaner, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pantheon isn&#8217;t just a church and an architectural showcase \u2014 it has also become one of the most prestigious cemeteries in all of Italy. <strong>The most visited tomb is undoubtedly the final resting place of Raphael Santi<\/strong>, one of the absolute giants of the Italian Renaissance, who died at just thirty-seven in 1520.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raphael was so captivated by the Pantheon that in his will he expressly wished to be buried beneath its stunning dome. <strong>You&#8217;ll find his marble sarcophagus in one of the niches on the left-hand side<\/strong>, adorned with a beautiful Latin epitaph by the poet Pietro Bembo, which translates as: &#8220;Here lies Raphael, by whom Nature feared to be outdone while he lived, and when he died, feared to die with him.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resting just beside the brilliant painter is his fianc\u00e9e Maria Bibbiena, whom he never got the chance to marry. <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/strong> If you set out to find Raphael&#8217;s tomb, bring a guide on your phone, because the tomb is fairly inconspicuous and many tourists walk right past it without noticing in that vast space full of statues and niches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_The_resting_place_of_the_Italian_kings\"><\/span>6. The resting place of the Italian kings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"909\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-8-hrobka-italskeho-krale-vittoria-emanuela-ii-v-pantheonu.jpg\" alt=\"The tomb of Italian king Vittorio Emanuele II in the Pantheon\" class=\"wp-image-181856\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-8-hrobka-italskeho-krale-vittoria-emanuela-ii-v-pantheonu.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-8-hrobka-italskeho-krale-vittoria-emanuela-ii-v-pantheonu-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-8-hrobka-italskeho-krale-vittoria-emanuela-ii-v-pantheonu-700x530.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-8-hrobka-italskeho-krale-vittoria-emanuela-ii-v-pantheonu-768x582.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-8-hrobka-italskeho-krale-vittoria-emanuela-ii-v-pantheonu-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-8-hrobka-italskeho-krale-vittoria-emanuela-ii-v-pantheonu-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-8-hrobka-italskeho-krale-vittoria-emanuela-ii-v-pantheonu-696x527.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Jebulon, CC0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides Renaissance artists, after the unification of Italy in the 19th century the Pantheon became the final resting place of the royal House of Savoy. <strong>Right opposite the entrance you&#8217;ll be struck by the imposing tomb of the first king of a united Italy<\/strong>, Victor Emmanuel II, who earned the title Father of the Fatherland (Padre della Patria).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His tomb is constantly guarded by volunteers drawn from Italian veterans and is decorated with a massive bronze eagle. <strong>On the opposite side of the temple rests his successor, King Umberto I, who was assassinated in 1900<\/strong>, and beside him lies his wife, the much-loved Queen Margherita, after whom the famous Neapolitan pizza is said to be named.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The presence of the royal tombs lends the place a peculiar, deeply patriotic air, and you&#8217;ll often see Italian families bringing flowers here. <strong>Interestingly, no other Italian kings were buried here<\/strong>, because after the Second World War Italy abolished the monarchy and the royal family had to go into exile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Piazza_della_Rotonda_and_the_Renaissance_fountain\"><\/span>7. Piazza della Rotonda and the Renaissance fountain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1094\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-9-renesancni-fontana-s-obeliskem-na-piazza-della-rotonda-pred-.jpg\" alt=\"Renaissance fountain with an obelisk on Piazza della Rotonda in front of the illuminated Pantheon\" class=\"wp-image-181861\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-9-renesancni-fontana-s-obeliskem-na-piazza-della-rotonda-pred-.jpg 1094w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-9-renesancni-fontana-s-obeliskem-na-piazza-della-rotonda-pred--160x300.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-9-renesancni-fontana-s-obeliskem-na-piazza-della-rotonda-pred--700x1310.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-9-renesancni-fontana-s-obeliskem-na-piazza-della-rotonda-pred--768x1437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-9-renesancni-fontana-s-obeliskem-na-piazza-della-rotonda-pred--821x1536.jpg 821w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-9-renesancni-fontana-s-obeliskem-na-piazza-della-rotonda-pred--696x1303.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1094px) 100vw, 1094px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The square in front of the Pantheon, called Piazza della Rotonda, is a chapter in itself and pulses with life from early morning until late at night. <strong>In the centre of the square stands a beautiful Renaissance fountain designed by Giacomo della Porta<\/strong>, from whose middle rises an original Egyptian obelisk dating back to the time of Pharaoh Ramesses II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The square is surrounded by pastel-coloured palazzi and historic caf\u00e9s that exude that quintessential, cinematic Italy. <strong>I have to warn you, though, about the restaurants right on this square<\/strong>, as they&#8217;re a textbook example of tourist traps where you&#8217;ll pay astronomical sums for mediocre food and waiters will actively try to lure you in off the street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to soak up the atmosphere of the place without wrecking your budget, do as the locals do. <strong>Grab an excellent coffee at the nearby legendary roastery Tazza d&#8217;Oro and drink it standing at the bar<\/strong>, or sit on the fountain steps and simply watch the incredible buzz of people from every corner of the world beneath the watch of the ancient columns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Tickets_booking_and_the_new_rules\"><\/span>8. Tickets, booking and the new rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-10-tympanon-pantheonu-s-latinskym-napisem-m-agrippa-nad-sloupy.jpg\" alt=\"The pediment of the Pantheon with the Latin inscription M. AGRIPPA above the columns\" class=\"wp-image-181865\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-10-tympanon-pantheonu-s-latinskym-napisem-m-agrippa-nad-sloupy.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-10-tympanon-pantheonu-s-latinskym-napisem-m-agrippa-nad-sloupy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-10-tympanon-pantheonu-s-latinskym-napisem-m-agrippa-nad-sloupy-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-10-tympanon-pantheonu-s-latinskym-napisem-m-agrippa-nad-sloupy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-10-tympanon-pantheonu-s-latinskym-napisem-m-agrippa-nad-sloupy-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Nicholas Hartmann, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For decades, you could walk into the Pantheon straight off the street completely free, whenever you fancied, and shelter here from the rain or the summer heat. <strong>Since 2023, however, the rules have changed radically and entry now costs \u20ac5<\/strong>, with the Italian Ministry of Culture planning a further increase to \u20ac7 from 1 July 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can buy tickets at the box office on site, but be prepared for the queue to stretch right across the square in high season, leaving you standing for tens of minutes in direct sun. <strong>At weekends and on public holidays, online booking in advance is also absolutely mandatory<\/strong> through the official ministry portal \u2014 otherwise security won&#8217;t let you in even if it&#8217;s half empty inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Young people under 18 still enter free and there are reduced rates for students, but even so they must reserve their free ticket in advance. <strong>Introducing the fee is meant to help fund the costly upkeep of this unique building<\/strong>, but it also means visitors now have to plan their schedule in the centre of Rome far more carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_How_to_get_to_the_Pantheon_and_how_much_time_to_set_aside\"><\/span>9. How to get to the Pantheon and how much time to set aside<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-11-pohled-z-portika-pantheonu-mezi-sloupy-na-namesti-plne-navst.jpg\" alt=\"View from the Pantheon portico between the columns onto a square full of visitors\" class=\"wp-image-181870\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-11-pohled-z-portika-pantheonu-mezi-sloupy-na-namesti-plne-navst.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-11-pohled-z-portika-pantheonu-mezi-sloupy-na-namesti-plne-navst-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-11-pohled-z-portika-pantheonu-mezi-sloupy-na-namesti-plne-navst-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-11-pohled-z-portika-pantheonu-mezi-sloupy-na-namesti-plne-navst-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-11-pohled-z-portika-pantheonu-mezi-sloupy-na-namesti-plne-navst-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-11-pohled-z-portika-pantheonu-mezi-sloupy-na-namesti-plne-navst-696x928.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding your way around Rome&#8217;s historic centre, the so-called Centro Storico, can sometimes be tricky for first-timers, because the GPS signal often gets lost in the narrow streets with their tall palazzi. <strong>No metro line reaches the Pantheon, and you can&#8217;t get here by bus either<\/strong>, because the whole area is reserved for pedestrians and residents with permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to get here is simply on foot from the surrounding major squares. <strong>From the Trevi Fountain or Piazza Navona it&#8217;s roughly a five to ten-minute brisk walk<\/strong>, which makes these three landmarks an ideal combination for a single morning or an early-evening stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need much time for the visit to the Pantheon itself, as it&#8217;s one enormous, open space with no hidden rooms or galleries. <strong>You&#8217;ll probably spend 20 to 30 minutes inside<\/strong>, calmly looking at the tombs, photographing the oculus and soaking up the overwhelming atmosphere \u2014 so you can easily slot this landmark in between longer treks across the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Practical_tips_dress_code_and_free_water\"><\/span>10. Practical tips, dress code and free water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-12-detail-chrlice-renesancni-fontany-s-pitnou-vodou-na-piazza-d.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of the spout of the Renaissance drinking-water fountain on Piazza della Rotonda\" class=\"wp-image-181873\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-12-detail-chrlice-renesancni-fontany-s-pitnou-vodou-na-piazza-d.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-12-detail-chrlice-renesancni-fontany-s-pitnou-vodou-na-piazza-d-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-12-detail-chrlice-renesancni-fontany-s-pitnou-vodou-na-piazza-d-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-12-detail-chrlice-renesancni-fontany-s-pitnou-vodou-na-piazza-d-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-12-detail-chrlice-renesancni-fontany-s-pitnou-vodou-na-piazza-d-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-12-detail-chrlice-renesancni-fontany-s-pitnou-vodou-na-piazza-d-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/181578-12-detail-chrlice-renesancni-fontany-s-pitnou-vodou-na-piazza-d-696x522.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Nicholas Hartmann, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A surprising number of tourists underestimate this rule and then end up sorely disappointed. <strong>Although it&#8217;s an ancient building, the Pantheon is still officially a consecrated Catholic church<\/strong>, which means exactly the same strict dress code applies here as at the Vatican and other Italian basilicas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both men and women must absolutely cover their shoulders and knees \u2014 no tank tops or short shorts will get you in. <strong>The security at the door is uncompromising and will turn you away even with a valid ticket<\/strong>, so in the heat of summer don&#8217;t forget to pack a light scarf (a pashmina) to quickly cover your shoulders before entering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If thirst strikes during your wanderings around the centre, definitely don&#8217;t buy overpriced bottled water from the street vendors who&#8217;ll constantly cling to you. <strong>Around the square you&#8217;ll find several public cast-iron drinking fountains called nasoni<\/strong>, from which ice-cold, clean and perfectly drinkable water flows non-stop for free, so all you need is your own empty bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_go_next_from_the_Pantheon\"><\/span>Where to go next from the Pantheon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/podel-reky-v-rime.jpg\" alt=\"A walk along the River Tiber in Rome\" class=\"wp-image-59803\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/podel-reky-v-rime.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/podel-reky-v-rime-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/podel-reky-v-rime-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/podel-reky-v-rime-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As I mentioned, the historic centre is compact and the biggest icons lie literally a few hundred metres apart. Right after visiting the Pantheon, head through the narrow streets to <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/piazza-navona-rome-italy\/\">Piazza Navona<\/a>, where you can admire Bernini&#8217;s stunning Fountain of the Four Rivers and enjoy the atmosphere full of street performers. Duck into the side streets towards Campo de&#8217; Fiori and have a traditional pizza bianca on the go for lunch, or some superb fried artichokes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the opposite direction, just a few minutes&#8217; walk from the Pantheon, the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/fontana-di-trevi\/\">Trevi Fountain<\/a> awaits. Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I love coming here in the early evening, but be prepared for the fact that <strong>from 2026 there&#8217;s a new \u20ac2 fee for access right down to the fountain&#8217;s basin<\/strong>, which is regulated by turnstiles. If you don&#8217;t want to pay, you can still admire it for free from the upper level of the square. Not far from there you&#8217;ll also find the elegant <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/spanish-steps-rome-tips\/\">Spanish Steps<\/a>, where you should watch out very carefully for scammers with roses and bracelets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ticked off the centre, you can head across the River Tiber over the Sant&#8217;Angelo Bridge towards the Vatican, with a stop along the way at the impressive <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/castel-sant-angelo-rome\/\">Castel Sant&#8217;Angelo<\/a>, which offers a gorgeous view over the whole city. If antiquity is more your thing, make your way south to the <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/colosseum-rome-tickets-facts\/\">Roman Forum and the Colosseum<\/a> \u2014 though that&#8217;s a programme for at least another whole morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780209361000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_buy_Pantheon_tickets_in_advance\"><\/span>Do I need to buy Pantheon tickets in advance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>During the week you can buy tickets on-site, but in high season expect very long queues in the sun. On weekends and Italian public holidays, <strong>online booking in advance is absolutely mandatory<\/strong>\u2014without it you won&#8217;t be allowed into the church at all, so we recommend always buying ahead of time through the official website.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780209361001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_inside_the_Pantheon_when_it_rains\"><\/span>What happens inside the Pantheon when it rains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Water falls through the nine-meter opening (oculus) in the roof directly into the center of the church onto the marble floor, which is a fascinating sight. <strong>But don&#8217;t worry about wading through puddles<\/strong>, because the floor is slightly convex and water immediately drains away into a two-thousand-year-old, perfectly functioning underground drainage system.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780209361002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_dress_code_required_at_the_Pantheon\"><\/span>Is there a dress code required at the Pantheon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, and it&#8217;s very strict. Although it&#8217;s an ancient building, the Pantheon is a consecrated Catholic church (of Saint Mary and the Martyrs). <strong>All visitors must have their shoulders and knees covered<\/strong>, so no tank tops or short shorts are allowed, or security will turn you away at the entrance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780209361003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_pay_by_card_at_the_entrance_and_nearby\"><\/span>Can I pay by card at the entrance and nearby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Italy has made huge strides in cashless payments in recent years and <strong>you can pay by card for tickets and coffee at nearby establishments<\/strong>. However, always keep a few small coins worth 10 and 20 cents on you, which come in handy as a tip for the barista or for using public toilets in the center.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780209361004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_time_should_I_set_aside_for_the_visit\"><\/span>How much time should I set aside for the visit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Pantheon is one huge open space and has no side galleries or underground areas accessible to the public. <strong>The visit itself will take you about 20 to 30 minutes<\/strong>, during which you can comfortably photograph the dome, see Raphael&#8217;s tomb, and soak up the incredible atmosphere of ancient Rome.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780209361005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_bring_a_backpack_and_water_bottle_inside\"><\/span>Can I bring a backpack and water bottle inside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A regular city backpack or handbag is no problem and you can also bring a water bottle that you&#8217;ve filled beforehand at the fountains in the square. <strong>However, you won&#8217;t be allowed into the church with large backpacks, suitcases, or glass bottles<\/strong>, as there are random security checks at the entrance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780209361006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Pantheon_wheelchair_accessible\"><\/span>Is the Pantheon wheelchair accessible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, the entrance from Piazza della Rotonda is barrier-free and doesn&#8217;t require navigating any complicated stairs. <strong>Inside, the terrain is level (with a slight slope for water drainage)<\/strong>, so visitors in wheelchairs and families with strollers can move around without any problems.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the secrets of the world&#8217;s largest concrete dome, find out why it rains inside the Pantheon, and skip the pointless queues with our practical tips.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":181835,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"Pantheon in Rome: 9 Tips, Tickets & History","rank_math_description":"Planning to visit the Pantheon in Rome? 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