The Pantheon of Ancient Rome

[saahiliyer]

Another interesting thing about the Pantheon is that the light from the oculus shines through the doorway on the anniversary of Rome’s founding.

[Jimmyjames]

Hadrian restored it after a fire. It was built by Agrippa, Augustus’s friend, general and son in law.

[rougesify]

The pantheon dome still IS the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world. Not among. THE biggest.
2, 000 years after, still unbeaten.
Let that sink in.

[jonassaldana]

Recently, it was discovered that calcium oxide is found in large quantities in Roman concrete, and that it is self-repairing when in contact with water, causing an expansion and reinforcement of the material

[Gabros]

In this case the rain water actually reinforces the concrete cause of its incredible mineral composition. Making the building truly immortal

[easternrebel]

The Romans and most of the great ancient civilizations for that matter didn't half ass things. They were a truly different breed.

[ponz-]

Amazing that still till this day it’s one of the largest unsupported concrete domes in the world. They knew what they were doing!

[Iggyucsc]

Many years ago we were visiting the Pantheon when suddenly a summer storm started pouring heavy rain and to our surprise, only a few drops went through the oculus. We were told later that they leave the gates open to create an upward draft, strong enough to divert most of the water coming down the oculus. Magical!

[GnJsPackTraining]

The most perfect building I've ever been in. And you could stand in the middle and look up when I went. Spiritual experience. Wasn't busy when I went too. Beautiful building

[nolasmith]

Been there, seen that! Just beautiful!

[cristinavasta]

I'm glad you are doing Rome. Want to see more

[armyaj]

I have no doubt I would cry looking up and at these beautiful structures built by our greatest European ancient civilization

[mac_tire_aonair]

I have had the very good fortune to visit Rome many times, and I always make Piazza de la Rotundo a priority stop. Every time, I am awestruck and humbled by the amazing Pantheon. Inform yourself ahead of your
visit, and when you get there, take your time - take in as much as you can. Its wonders are many and very beautiful.

[chuck-jymz]

I saw this in 2020 and it will take your breath away . . .

[Da_pok]

Agrippa built it, Hadrian restored it

[JupiterGuy]

Pantheon, aeternum mirabile!🤩 Quam magnifice aedificium, cuius historia et architectura admirabilia sunt. Semper gaudeo hunc templum spectare et eius magnitudinem cogitare. Gratias tibi pro hoc video splendidum!☺️❤️

[s]

Going in July. Really looking forward to it.

[sheldoncampbell]

It was magical when I went back in 2008, not a lot of people and a ceremony of some sort was going on, chanting, burning of incense, and the chanting/praying echoed throughout!

[Deu_terio]

I guess I have to be that guy.
The chances of flooding are low to unexisting actually: in case of rain, the air flow inside the dome will "shatter" the rain drops (I don't know the correct word for it, sorry) letting very little water to get in. This is a deliberate effect they though about when designing the dome. Of course some water will get inside: there are holes on the ground to take care of that. So yeah, you may find water inside the Pantheon, but it's very unlikely to flood.
Thank you for this nice short!

[ceejay]

Wow, that's much more than I knew about the place. Thank you!