Pantheon Floor Plan ~ The Pantheon is widely praised for its feats of architecture and concept of space. At 43m (142 ft) wide and 43m (142 ft) high, it is a perfect sphere resting in a cylinder.

Rome_140 - In the plaza outside the Pantheon is a lovely fountain topped by an ancient Egyptian obelisk. The obelisk and its base were erected by Pope Clement XI.

Rome_141 - The columns support a triangular, Greek-style roof with an inscription.

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Rome_142 - Part of the statues of Pantheon Fountain

Rome_070 - Interior of the great dome, with the center oculus.

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Rome_073 - 7th-century icon of the Madonna and Child above the altar

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