Pantheon
Pantheon
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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Dedicated to the seven planetary divinities and featuring an interior of gorgeous marble, the Pantheon is one of the most impressive monuments of Augustan Rome.
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Neighborhood: Navona / Pantheon / Campo de’ Fiori
With three of Rome’s most beloved piazzas within a five-minute walk of each other, the Navona / Pantheon / Campo area may be the prettiest and most picturesque area of the city. Join the beautiful throngs hanging out in cafes, boutiques, art galleries, and wine bars, or peek at a neighborhood museum or monument. If you want nonstop movida, the streets here are busy with chic bicyclists and Vespa drivers, street vendors, merchants, and locals. There is no rhyme or reason to its winding streets and there's something to see around every corner, so take pleasure in a spontaneous wander.
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- Zoe OCheswick Green, United Kingdom148 contributionsWorth a visitAmazing structure, definitely worth visiting. It’s beautiful to go inside and look at the domed roof and feel the atmosphere in there but not that it is a church and you must cover your shoulders and chest. The queue to get in was really long, a bit confusing and unorganised and so hot out in the sun. It was quite cheap to get in, only a few euro but we didn’t spend very long inside as we are not religious.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 4, 2023
- greektraveller13Cardiff, United Kingdom265 contributionsA must see when in RomeThis is well worth a visit. We have been twice and saw a lot of things the second time that we missed the first time we went. The oculus is 3 metres across and open which is amazing. The ceiling is stunning the way it has been done. The various statues and paintings really are worth seeing. Definitely somewhere not to miss when you go to Rome.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 6, 2023
- Karim MaaroufCairo, Egypt957 contributionsImpressive buildingQuite an impressive building, especially since it is perfectly intact. The geometric shape of the dome which is a perfect sphere that would fit inside the building is what impressed me the most. It is basically a temple, a crypt and a church all in one. I didn't opt for the audio guide, but that would probably be a good idea. As of recently, you must purchase a ticket to enter. I did so online and was able to find a slot for the same day.Visited August 2023Traveled with friendsWritten October 7, 2023
- Emma SBasildon, United Kingdom200 contributionsA must see if in rome!I really enjoyed thi! We went midday day on a Friday in October and had to queue for a bout half an hour. Please note they now charge £5 per entry but it’s free on the first Sunday of the month or something. You could pay cash or card, quicker if card. There were also people outside overinf skip the line tours, 20 euros each but they only beat us in by a few minuets. They had a wealth of knowledge though! You can also book in advance but still a queue to scan tickets. Grea to do on a hot day as queue was in the shade. They didn’t seem to fussed about some ladies legs being exposed but out of respect I’d say cover shoulders and knees. Inside was beautiful and not too crowded. The queue means they stagger entry which is nice. Lots to see and read inside. We spent about 45 min inside.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 15, 2023
- 1920s girlLondon, United Kingdom220 contributionsWorth a visit day and nightQueue moved quickly. Once in the ticket area the lady added how old my daughter was and I said 14 years. I even had her passport, no problem the lady said, she is free, get a ticket from the lady sat on the chair outside and she will give you a ticket. So we did. The woman's face was full of disgust and anger as she begrudgingly handed us a ticket. I'm still unsure what we did wrong?? Once inside the information on boards is very interesting and the ceiling us quite something to see. Sadly another experience of an unfriendly Italian, before you say anything, my great grandmother was an Italian countess, full of grace, kindness and beauty! Perhaps uts just Romans!Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 19, 2023
- Katharine CEvesham, United Kingdom85 contributionsSpectacular!Visited as a couple and booked our tickets in advance. It takes about an hour once inside to look round and soak up the sheer beauty of the building. Audio tour is interesting and informative and well worth it. An absolute gem!Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 24, 2023
- Damian_BaileyAndover, United Kingdom60 contributionsAbsolute must do!This is one of the most stunning buildings in Rome, arguably the world, and has to be experienced to be believed. Although this only kept us engaged for around 20 mins it was definitely a highlight of our walks around Rome. There is a €5 entry fee for adults (our 14 and 15 year old were free) which is well worth the price. Google which line to go into (there is one for cash, one for cards and one pre-booked) and, if possible, pre-book for the smoothest entry. We got into the rapidly flowing cash line which seemed to be the faster of the two lines, although that may just have been the day we went on. The Pantheon is architecturally stunning and contains the tombs of some of Italy’s most famous people. It is definitely worth a visit and is very easy walking distance from other landmarks such as the Trevi Fountain.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 28, 2023
- veryeasilyconfusedCrewe, United Kingdom279 contributionsStunning buildingWhat a gorgeous building! Well worth a visit. It costs €5 for adults to enter and the queues are long but they move quickly as you don't stay in there that long. It is well worth seeing the beauty if the building though as it is breathtakingVisited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 29, 2023
- packedandready2go1,040 contributionsAn incredible building which must be seen.This building is an incredible feat of engineering. It is the only major building from ancient Rome surviving intact. The entry line was very long so fortunately we found a tour looking for more clients and we joined it and got right in. Definitely a must see when in Rome.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 29, 2023
- Ro3ertLeeds, United Kingdom177 contributionsStunning insideI’m not a religious person, but this was on our list of ‘must sees’. The building on the outside is impressive enough, considering its age, but the inside is on another level. It’s difficult to comprehend the amount of detail and effects that are contained inside, it’s is truly remarkable. When inside, take a few moments and sit down on one for the benches at the front at look around for at least 10 to 15 minutes. It’s well worth the nominal entrance fee. Book ahead online, but be aware that you have to collect your tickets from somewhere else - a 10 minute walk away. A rather bizarre arrangement.Visited November 2023Traveled with familyWritten November 1, 2023
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Alex J
42 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
What an amazing place. A must do for any visit in Rome. It is free to enter and we only waited about 5 minutes for our temperature to be checked. Seeing the sunlight through the ceiling was incredible. Make sure you have covered shoulders as this was enforced very strictly and we saw lots of people being turned away. We had a guided tour - €12.50 for 40 minutes, would really recommend doing this as we learnt so much more than if we’d just looked around ourselves
Written September 10, 2020
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Stefanie H
Lincoln, NE1,745 contributions
Mar 2022
The Pantheon is awesome and free! If you would like to pay for a tour or an audio guide, you should do that online ahead of time; otherwise, just show up and get in line. The line moved quickly, and the building was excellent on the inside. It has the largest unsupported dome, with the oculus open in the middle, and Raphael is buried in the Pantheon as well. We listened to the Rick Steves audio tour on his free app. We also went back at night to see the Pantheon lit up. This building was one of the highlights of our entire Italy trip!
Written March 29, 2022
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onthemark2017
Greater Hobart, Australia19 contributions
Oct 2019
We walked past a couple of times and thought the Pantheon was pretty impressive. Someone suggest we go inside. We went at 9AM one morning when Romans and tourists were still having brekkie. It was unreal. The interior was unspoilt and very impressive and there were probably only 20 people inside and it was FREE!!
Written January 7, 2020
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Christopher M
Antwerp, Belgium12 contributions
Sep 2021 • Solo
Another must is Patheon. It's free entry but a valid green card is required. The queue was quite long and someone was offering a guided tour for 15 € euros which included a queue jump so I took it.
Jessica from Vatican Tour Company gave us some incredible insights about this building inside and out things that we simply would not realise if I just went in unguided. A very enthusiastic and vibrant tour and Jessica shared with us a special secret about The Pantheon that could make your future visit to this site even more spectacular but you have to ask her personally.
The architect is the one and same Hadrian that built the wall in on the Scottish border and
Jessica from Vatican Tour Company gave us some incredible insights about this building inside and out things that we simply would not realise if I just went in unguided. A very enthusiastic and vibrant tour and Jessica shared with us a special secret about The Pantheon that could make your future visit to this site even more spectacular but you have to ask her personally.
The architect is the one and same Hadrian that built the wall in on the Scottish border and
Written September 13, 2021
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Abdul M
Chicago, IL300 contributions
Aug 2019
How can you miss this? I know I did when I was here in Rome for the first time. But I didn't repeat that mistake as I went back. This is one of the activities that you can do at your leisure. Take time, enjoy and just let it go. If it is summer time, then go all out. I don't know how it is in the winter time. Sometimes the lines can be long, so be patient. Walk in, enjoy the inside, take great pictures, look at the oculus, appreciate the art, the history, it can get crowded... The best: It is FREE! So you have no excuse to miss this and not do this. Some do guided tour, I highly recommend you go on your own and explore. Do enjoy, and if it is summer time, sit around the piazza and eat a gelato, drink some cool bubble tea, and give yourself time to take in what Rome has to offer.
Written January 29, 2020
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HCM
Lillestrom, Norway669 contributions
Feb 2020 • Business
Visiting Pantheon is compulsory whenever you visit Rome. Free entrance. Majestic interior and to see the rays of sun during daytime is mesmerizing. In February, the number of tourists is less. The sensation of tranquility is present.
Written February 7, 2020
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Gretchen P
6 contributions
Jun 2023
We visited on our own during the week and were able to get in to walk around for free after about a 10 minute wait in a fast moving line. We returned on Saturday 6/10 and were told at the front of the line all tickets had been sold. A guide offered for us to join his group, which we did and they provided a headset for each and shawls for ladies with bare shoulders. The tour was amazing, and our guide was very informative, showing pictures on her phone of solar events on certain dates, and reviewing the architecture, history, constructions theories, materials and more. I highly recommend but don’t have the contact information as we paid cash euro afterwards (significantly cheaper than the Venmo price).
Written June 21, 2023
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom11,720 contributions
Jun 2022
The Pantheon is Rome’s great survivor. Built by the Roman emperors Agrippa and Hadrian around 2000 years ago, it has survived Barbarian invaders, wars, fire, looting and the elements and has remained in almost constant use since.
Be prepared that the queue can be horribly long. We stayed just around the corner and walked past the Pantheon often. Several times the queue was so long that we skipped it, thinking that we’d easily find another time when it was not so bad. This didn’t really work. The queue was always pretty long and the only way to beat it was to be there first thing in the morning.
The inside is very different to the outside. From outside, the façade has all the typical features of a classical Roman temple including a portico, Corinthian columns and pediment.
Inside, the dome is the real mind-boggler. It is still the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world. Never been beaten. That is quite an engineering feat and it required a few building tricks to stop the weight of the dome from causing the whole thing to just fall inwards. To avoid collapse, they built the foundations and lower walls out of heavy stone like travertine, then as they built upwards, they made the concrete thinner and added pumice so that it was quite lightweight.
Finally, as you look up, you stare straight into the the oculus, the ‘eye’ of the dome. It looks small but that’s a trick of the eye. It’s actually 8.2m across. It just looks small because the interior is so big. The sunlight streams through but equally, so does the rain. You can spot the holes in the centre of the floor that allow the water to drain away.
It’s also worth noting that the marble floor tiles that you walk on are the original ancient Roman ones. Pretty incredible to think that the ancient Romans trod the same floor.
Several noteworthy tombs are here including Raphael and the first kings of Italy, Victor Emmanuel II and Umberto.
TIPS: It's free to enter Monday-Friday (on weekends, you need to have booked at least 24 hours ahead). Masks are still required inside. There is no information inside so a guidebook or audioguide (€8.50) is pretty helpful here.
Be prepared that the queue can be horribly long. We stayed just around the corner and walked past the Pantheon often. Several times the queue was so long that we skipped it, thinking that we’d easily find another time when it was not so bad. This didn’t really work. The queue was always pretty long and the only way to beat it was to be there first thing in the morning.
The inside is very different to the outside. From outside, the façade has all the typical features of a classical Roman temple including a portico, Corinthian columns and pediment.
Inside, the dome is the real mind-boggler. It is still the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world. Never been beaten. That is quite an engineering feat and it required a few building tricks to stop the weight of the dome from causing the whole thing to just fall inwards. To avoid collapse, they built the foundations and lower walls out of heavy stone like travertine, then as they built upwards, they made the concrete thinner and added pumice so that it was quite lightweight.
Finally, as you look up, you stare straight into the the oculus, the ‘eye’ of the dome. It looks small but that’s a trick of the eye. It’s actually 8.2m across. It just looks small because the interior is so big. The sunlight streams through but equally, so does the rain. You can spot the holes in the centre of the floor that allow the water to drain away.
It’s also worth noting that the marble floor tiles that you walk on are the original ancient Roman ones. Pretty incredible to think that the ancient Romans trod the same floor.
Several noteworthy tombs are here including Raphael and the first kings of Italy, Victor Emmanuel II and Umberto.
TIPS: It's free to enter Monday-Friday (on weekends, you need to have booked at least 24 hours ahead). Masks are still required inside. There is no information inside so a guidebook or audioguide (€8.50) is pretty helpful here.
Written July 28, 2022
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spingurl24
Blue Ridge, GA38 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
We decided to visit the Pantheon at night about 30 minutes before closing to miss the crowds. It was perfect. It was lit up beautifully and standing inside this enormous piece of history was magical. There was no line to get in and plenty of room to look around without bumping into other tourists. Do not miss this when in Rome.
Written February 6, 2020
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Eddy Hoover
Washington DC, DC180 contributions
Feb 2020
This Temple is very centrally located in Rome- the entrance is free to visitors, which was really nice as almost everything else needs tickets to see. In addition, the inside is quite impressive with its huge Dome and floor with different marble. There is also a lot of history about it, which can be read, and it was nice to go in for a few minutes, examine, and then go out. Would recommend to quickly stop by.
Written February 29, 2020
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hi, i have a question regarding the Christmas mass : is it free or should i buy the ticket for it? if so, where can i buy the ticket ?
Written November 1, 2023
greektraveller13
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Hi, I am not sure about the mass but you buy tickets to enter the Pantheon either on-line or at the Pantheon itself. One stops you having to queue! It is worth going on-line to the Pantheon to check when you can buy the tickets and the price
Written November 2, 2023
Tommo
Melbourne, Australia
I understand that you need a ticket to enter and pay for the audio guide as well.
Is the audio guide worth it?
Also do you need to line up with a ticket puchase then proceed to collect audio guide?
Written September 2, 2023
nishan22_77
New York City, New York
The audio guide is totally worth it. The numbering is clear the information is great. I preferred it to the live guide
Written May 9, 2024
Bonjour , je dois visiter le panthéon dans quelque jours j'ai vu sur le site de réservation que les shorts et débardeur était interdit, pouvez vous me confirmer ? Avec la canicule en ce moment.
Written July 20, 2023
Tiffany A
Minnesota
Can you tell me, if I book the audioguide do I need to wait in line or can I walk up and enter briefly before my booking time?
Thanks!
Written May 27, 2023
Kenneth E
Erwin, Tennessee
Only on weekends do you need reservations. I wouldn't use an audio guide. If you do they are picked up right inside the doors. We went on a Tuesday and the line was long ti get in but still only a 5min wait to get in.
Written June 1, 2023
We visited Pantheon on Sunday morning just before mass. I’m not sure if you need to book or reserve to attend mass. I can recommend a private guide, it was worth every penny. Serena Cantagalli tours. She was an angel and showed us around Pantheon , St Angelo and Trastavere. Enjoy your trip.
Written March 16, 2022
Clayton B
Goodyear, Arizona
We would like to visit the Pantheon in Oct. I keep hearing that a green pass is required to enter. The confusing part is that I've read that green passes is only issued to those who are vaccinated in Italy. We are coming from the states. What can we do?
Written September 22, 2021
JRMADA
United States
Show your CDC card or your digital version of it. We were vaccinated at Walmart and we got digital versions of the CDC cards. The only problem with the digital version is that it has a QR code that is not compatible with the devices in EU, so when they scan it, it does not show validity. The way we overcame this is by asking them to read the digital version. This worked. We went everywhere with our digital version.
Written October 2, 2021
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