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The Pantheon is one of the most famous monuments in Rome and is located in what today is called Piazza della Rotonda. It was originally constructed in 27 BC on order of the consul Marcus Agrippa, to be a Greek-style temple dedicated to all the gods that were worshipped in the various regions of the Roman Empire. The Emperor Hadrian, between the years 118 and 128 AD, had the temple renovated, and it became known as a temple dedicated to the seven planetary divinities: the Sun, the Moon, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mercury and Mars.
In 608, the Pantheon was ceded to the Papacy, consecrated and renamed “Sancta Maria ad Martyres”. Under Pope Urban VIII, between the years 1623 and 1644, the bronze coverings of the portico were removed and used to create both the famous Baldacchino by Bernini in the Basilica of Saint Peter and a number of cannons for the defensive system of Castel Sant’Angelo. After admiring the magnificent exterior and interior of the Pantheon, head over to the Vatican Museums, the Arch of Constantine and Tor Sapienza. If you’re planning on spending an extended amount of time in the eternal city, do some research on hotels in Rome, and even discount hotels in Rome. A great source of information on Rome hotels and Rome cheap hotels is EasyToBook.com.
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