AD Classics: Roman Pantheon / Emperor Hadrian
Locked within Rome?s labyrinthine maze of narrow streets stands one of the most renowned buildings in the history of architecture. Built at the height of the Roman Empire?s power and wealth, the Roman Pantheon has been both lauded and studied for both the immensity of its dome and its celestial geometry for over two millennia. During this time it has been the subject of countless imitations and references as the enduring architectural legacy of one of the world?s most influential epochs.
Courtesy of Flickr user Phil Whitehouse (licensed under CC BY 2.0)
Locked within Rome?s labyrinthine maze of narrow streets stands one of the most renowned buildings in the history of architecture. Built at the height of the Roman Empire?s power and wealth, the Roman Pantheon has been both lauded and studied for both the immensity of its dome and its celestial geometry for over two millennia. During this time it has been the subject of countless imitations and references as the enduring architectural legacy of one of the world?s most influential epochs.
This plan drawing by Georg Dehio and Gustav von Bezold reveals the unexpected thickness of the rotunda walls. ImageCourtesy of Wikimedia user Fb78 under Public Domain
The Pantheon, which now stands on the Piazza della Rotonda, is in fact the third such structure to occupy the site. The original Pantheon was commissioned by Marcus Agrippa, ...
Courtesy of Flickr user Phil Whitehouse (licensed under CC BY 2.0)
Locked within Rome?s labyrinthine maze of narrow streets stands one of the most renowned buildings in the history of architecture. Built at the height of the Roman Empire?s power and wealth, the Roman Pantheon has been both lauded and studied for both the immensity of its dome and its celestial geometry for over two millennia. During this time it has been the subject of countless imitations and references as the enduring architectural legacy of one of the world?s most influential epochs.
This plan drawing by Georg Dehio and Gustav von Bezold reveals the unexpected thickness of the rotunda walls. ImageCourtesy of Wikimedia user Fb78 under Public Domain
The Pantheon, which now stands on the Piazza della Rotonda, is in fact the third such structure to occupy the site. The original Pantheon was commissioned by Marcus Agrippa, ...
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