Pantheon tickets and visitor guide
The Pantheon is a Roman temple nearly two thousand years old, still crowned by its original dome. Here are the ways to visit and what to know first.
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Ticket options compared
What each kind of ticket lets you see, and how the options differ in price and cancellation terms.
| Option | What’s included | Good for | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard entry | Entry to the Pantheon with a ticket bought online ahead or at the door on the day. | A short visit at your own pace | Book now |
| Entry with audio guide | Entry plus an audio guide that explains the dome, the tombs and the history of the building. | Context without joining a group | Book now |
| Guided tour | Entry with a guide, often as part of a walking tour of the squares and fountains around it. | Understanding what you are looking at | Book now |
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About the Pantheon
The Pantheon standing today was completed under Emperor Hadrian around AD 126, on the site of an earlier temple built by Agrippa, whose name is still on the front. It has been in use ever since, which is why it survives almost intact.
Its dome is still the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world. The round opening at the top, the oculus, is the only source of daylight and is open to the sky, so rain falls onto the marble floor and drains away through small holes.
In 609 the temple became a church. It holds the tomb of the painter Raphael and the tombs of two kings of Italy.
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Good to know
Opening hoursOpen daily. Tourist visits pause during Mass and on some religious holidays, so check the date you plan to visit.
How long to allowThirty to forty-five minutes is enough for most visitors.
Dress codeIt is a working church. Cover shoulders and knees and keep your voice down.
Entry feeA small fee applies to visitors. Entry is free on the first Sunday of the month, when it is far busier.
Nearby
Piazza Navona
A long Baroque square with Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers, five minutes away on foot.
Trevi Fountain
Rome’s most famous fountain, about ten minutes away on foot. Free to see.
Piazza della Rotonda
The lively square in front of the Pantheon, with cafes and a fountain.
Centro Storico
Most sights within walking distance. Busy, and louder at night.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Pantheon free?
Not any more for most visitors: a small entry fee applies. It is free on the first Sunday of the month.
Do I need to book ahead?
It is not required, but an online ticket saves time in the busy months.
Does it rain inside the Pantheon?
Yes. The oculus is open, so rain falls in. The floor is slightly curved and has drains that carry the water away.
Who is buried in the Pantheon?
The painter Raphael and two kings of Italy, Victor Emmanuel II and Umberto I, among others.