When you think how old the Pantheon is, built in an era without cranes or electricity, it really makes you appreciate the building even more! Built with a diameter equal to its height and a dome for a ceiling - with a hole in the top for light to radiate in, it is a work of art!I didn't realise the Pantheon is actually a Catholic Church, with Masses throughout the week and an area set aside for quiet prayer. All around the circular church are smaller chapels and shrines.Get the guidebook out, because there's plenty to pick up here that's not obvious initially! From statues to the tomb of Raphael, there's lots to look at. I particularly liked the human sized crib. I'm not sure whether it's
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