the earth will move for you at the pantheon. The free swinging Foucault pendulum hangs from the dome - and has done so for over 200 years. As the earth turns in its daily ritual, the pendulum knocks out wooden pegs on the marble floor, marking the hours of the day and proving the earth's rotation. All fairly simple, but...
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Type: Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites, Cemeteries
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
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With the Pantheon, architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot met Louis XV’s wish to glorify the monarchy in the form of a church dedicated to Saint......
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With the Pantheon, architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot met Louis XV’s wish to glorify the monarchy in the form of a church dedicated to Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris. The edifice was deconsecrated during the Revolution in 1791 and renamed the Pantheon. During the turbulent years of the 19th century, as regimes changed, it alternated in its role as a religious and patriotic monument. Since 1885, the year of Victor Hugo’s death and burial in the Pantheon, it has been the last resting place for the great writers, scientists, generals, churchmen and politicians who have made the history of France. The crypt houses the tombs of more than 70 illustrious figures including Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Emile Zola, Alexandre Dumas, Pierre and Marie Curie etc.Open:> 1st April to 30th September: from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.> 1st October to 31st March: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last admission 45 minutes before closing time. Closed:> 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 8,5€; Concessions (18 to 25) = 5,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
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The Pantheon in Paris is a beautiful building located on Rue Soufflot (named for the architect who designed the Pantheon) in the Latin Quarter. It sits atop a hill offering a beautiful view across the Luxemburg Gardens with the Eiffel Tower in the distance. The building itself houses some excellent frescoes depicting St. Genevieve (patroness of France), St. Denis and...
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The Pantheon which was initially a Basillica, was converted not a national Pantheon in 1791 and honours France's great men. It was great to find the crypt of Marie Currie and other French heroes we have heard about. The art work on the walls and ceilings is beautiful, and they have a fascinating clock in the middle which continues to...
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I went to this area which is a little bit farther than I thought. Overall was good to see.
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Surprised how enormous this place was. Very cool to see the pendulum and the graves of so many famous French people
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definitely worth seeing, a lot of beautiful architecture, monuments, and paintings. You can read about all the famous people buried there as well. not too crowded either.
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Steinbach, Germany
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The Pantheon, located in the Latin Quarter (my favorite part of Paris), is amazing. The exterior architecture is gorgeous. Enjoy going through and visiting all nooks and crannies. Don't forget to find Victor!
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unless you are looking for someones tumb, there's no point going inside, the first floor is nice and has some nice architecture, but then the others are quite simple, there's nothing to see.
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Daughter wanted to see and did not disappoint. Greek/Roman feel with beautiful French frescos . Crypts are downstairs with Victor Hugo resting place main attraction
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Beautiful architecture in this building and well worth a tour. Underneath are crypts with some world famous tombs, such as Braille, Voltaire, and Victor Hugo. This building isn't rated the highest but it was a highlight for me largely due to the amazing architecture that had me saying "wow" the minute I stepped in.
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