Pantheon

Pass through the bronze doors and stand under the center of the dome, where light shines down into the open interior (and occasionally rain pours down, too). Guided private and small-group Pantheon tours are great for learning about the structure's history and architecture.

Many other tour options, lasting 3 to 4 hours, combine visits with skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum or other popular Roman sights, such as the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and the Roman Forum. You can also admire the Pantheon from the steps of the obelisk in Piazza della Rotonda.

• Book a bus tour or take a cool walking night tour around the illuminated fountains and buildings to avoid the worst of Rome's heat.

• Bring your appetite on food tours of Rome's historical center that pass the Pantheon.

• As the Pantheon is an active religious building, flash photography and loud conversations are discouraged.

• The Pantheon is free to visit and open every day.

The Pantheon is located in the center of Rome, a short walk from the Tiber River, the main shopping street of Via del Corso, and many other attractions. It's possible to walk to the site or catch a bus or tram that stops at Largo di Torre Argentina. Alternatively, visit on a guided walking tour.

The Pantheon is open and draws lots of visitors every day. To see the building buzz with energy, attend weekend public mass, held on Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 10:30am. Though the interior is not open at night, seeing the illuminated ancient architecture after dark is worth a visit in itself.

The Pantheon is one of Rome's top attractions, but there's plenty more to see and do nearby. Be sure to check out the stunning Gothic interior of the Basilica di Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, just one block behind the Pantheon; then, continue to the Spanish Steps on the Piazza di Spagna or head to the Trevi Fountain to make a wish.

Yes, the Pantheon is one of Rome’s most spectacular and well-preserved ancient buildings, home to a magnificent dome, the largest unreinforced concrete dome ever built. In addition, this ancient wonder houses illustrious tombs, including that of the Renaissance painter Raphael.

The interior of the Pantheon is one single space, so once you’re inside, it only takes a few minutes to walk through it. Plan to spend about 20-30 minutes marveling at its soaring dome and oculus, admiring the ornate marble decorations, and walking the circumference to take in the lavish tombs.

Rome made history recently by announcing that all visitors must purchase admission tickets to visit the Pantheon as of July 2023. You can buy tickets online in advance via the Pantheon’s official website at the ticket counter at the site’s entrance immediately before entering.

The Pantheon is open daily but is most crowded on the weekends and holidays when Mass is held inside this ancient temple-turned-church. The best day to visit is on a weekday morning before the crowds flow in or on weekday evenings just before the 6:45pm last entry (the site closes at 7pm).

It was once very quick and easy to enter the Pantheon, one of Rome’s last unticketed attractions. Today, however, the line at the ticket counter can stretch across the square, though it does tend to move quickly. Consider that you may wait in line for up to 30 minutes before reaching the entrance.

Until just recently, the Pantheon was free to enter. In July 2023, however, the site announced that visitors must purchase a €6 admission ticket to visit. Alternatively, you can reserve a 35-minute audio tour for €15 or a 45-minute guided tour for €20–€30.