The Pantheon
The Pantheon is said to be one of the best preserved buildings in Ancient Rome and was finally completed in c. 125 CE during the reign of Hadrian. Its spectacular dome is lasting evidence to the genius abilities of Roman architects. Also as the Pantheon still stands intact it gives the present day visitant the chance to go back in time roughly 2,000 years ago and experience the rich history and architecture that is still thriving today in Rome. The motive of the building is still unknown to this day but when we look at the name, porch, and pediment decoration it proposes that a temple was the purpose of this building. It is also said that this structure was designed so that the emperor could have a place to make appearances in such a place that …show more content…
AGRIPPA L.F. COS TERTIUM FECIT. This means Marcus Agrippa, son of Lucius, three time consul, made this. Below the main engraving is a more compact one that indicates the restorations made to the building which were made by Septimius Severus and Caracalla in 202 CE. The Exterior of the Pantheon consists of two important and crucial parts, the porch which is very Classical Greek in its nature and the main annular building which is more Roman in its presentation but very similar to the architecture displayed in immense Roman baths. The Interior may represent the Pantheon as being the first structure from Classical architecture where the interior is purposely made to outdo the exterior. At the top of the dome structure is an opening to the sky or oculus. The inside features impressive alcoves, Corinthian columns made out of marble, and statues. The Pantheon as you can see has suffered a tragic history but what ancient monument hasn’t? But nevertheless the building has survived extraordinarily well partly due to the fact that it was converted into the church of St. Mary of the Martyrs in 608
The Pantheon is said to be one of the best preserved buildings in Ancient Rome and was finally completed in c. 125 CE during the reign of Hadrian. Its spectacular dome is lasting evidence to the genius abilities of Roman architects. Also as the Pantheon still stands intact it gives the present day visitant the chance to go back in time roughly 2,000 years ago and experience the rich history and architecture that is still thriving today in Rome. The motive of the building is still unknown to this day but when we look at the name, porch, and pediment decoration it proposes that a temple was the purpose of this building. It is also said that this structure was designed so that the emperor could have a place to make appearances in such a place that …show more content…
AGRIPPA L.F. COS TERTIUM FECIT. This means Marcus Agrippa, son of Lucius, three time consul, made this. Below the main engraving is a more compact one that indicates the restorations made to the building which were made by Septimius Severus and Caracalla in 202 CE. The Exterior of the Pantheon consists of two important and crucial parts, the porch which is very Classical Greek in its nature and the main annular building which is more Roman in its presentation but very similar to the architecture displayed in immense Roman baths. The Interior may represent the Pantheon as being the first structure from Classical architecture where the interior is purposely made to outdo the exterior. At the top of the dome structure is an opening to the sky or oculus. The inside features impressive alcoves, Corinthian columns made out of marble, and statues. The Pantheon as you can see has suffered a tragic history but what ancient monument hasn’t? But nevertheless the building has survived extraordinarily well partly due to the fact that it was converted into the church of St. Mary of the Martyrs in 608