The Pantheon is the best-preserved building of ancient Rome: a temple to all the gods rebuilt under Emperor Hadrian around AD 125, crowned by a concrete dome 43 metres across with an open oculus at the top, and a church since the 7th century. As of October 2026 a ticket costs €7 (up from €5 on 1 July 2026), €2 for EU citizens aged 18–25, and nothing for under-18s and Rome residents. It is open every day from 9:00 to 19:00, with last entry at 18:30; entry for Mass is free.
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Why the Pantheon matters
The inscription on the porch names Marcus Agrippa, who built the first temple here in 27–25 BC, but the building you see is Hadrian’s reconstruction. Its dome is still the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world, and its height equals its diameter, so a perfect sphere would fit inside. The only light comes through the oculus, nine metres wide; when it rains, the water drains away through small holes in the marble floor. In AD 609 the Byzantine emperor gave the temple to Pope Boniface IV, who consecrated it as the church of Santa Maria ad Martyres, and that is why it survived intact while other temples were stripped for stone. Today it belongs to the Italian state, is run by the Ministry of Culture’s Direzione Musei nazionali della città di Roma, and remains a working church.
What you’ll see
- The portico: sixteen granite columns, each a single block brought from Egypt, and huge ancient bronze doors.
- The dome and the oculus: the coffered ceiling narrows towards the oculus, and a disc of sunlight moves around the walls through the day.
- Tombs: the painter Raphael, buried here in 1520, and Italy’s first two kings, Vittorio Emanuele II and Umberto I, with Queen Margherita.
- The square: Piazza della Rotonda, with its obelisk fountain and cafés, is one of the best places in Rome to sit with a coffee and look at the building.
Tickets and how to visit
Prices and hours from the Ministry of Culture, as of October 2026:
- Ticket: €7 full price since 1 July 2026; €2 for EU citizens from 18 to 25; free for under-18s, residents of the city of Rome, licensed tour guides, and visitors with a disability and a companion. Everyone goes free on the first Sunday of the month.
- Hours: every day 9:00–19:00, last entry 18:30; the ticket office closes at 18:00. Closed on 25 December and 1 January.
- Mass: on Saturdays and the eve of holidays at 17:00, and on Sundays and holidays at 10:30. Entry during Mass is free but for worship only, and ticket sales stop about an hour before services.
- Booking: entry is by time slot, subject to availability. Buy online on the Ministry’s Musei Italiani website or app, or at the ticket office on the square. There is no “skip the line” ticket, so ignore anyone selling one. Booking ahead is wise from spring to autumn and at weekends.
- Dress code: it is a church. Shoulders must be covered; very short shorts or skirts, low-cut tops and see-through clothes are not allowed.
- Inside: keep your voice down and phones silent; no eating or drinking. Only guide dogs and assistance dogs are admitted.
How long to allow and when to go
Thirty to forty-five minutes is enough to take it all in. The first hour after opening and the last hour before closing are the calmest. Midday on a sunny day shows the beam of light from the oculus at its sharpest, and a rainy day gives you the strange sight of rain falling into a building. If you are in Rome at Pentecost, the fire brigade drops thousands of red rose petals through the oculus after the morning Mass.
Accessibility
The Pantheon is on one level. Visitors with a disability or reduced mobility enter by the external ramp on the Via della Minerva side. For assistance, call the Pantheon on +39 06 68300230 before your visit.
Getting there
The Pantheon is in the pedestrian heart of the Centro Storico, with no metro station nearby. Walk from Piazza Navona (5 minutes), the Trevi Fountain (10 minutes) or the Spanish Steps (15 minutes), or take a bus to Largo di Torre Argentina, 300 metres south, which is served by many lines including 40 and 64 from Termini.
Combine it with
Piazza Navona is just 300 metres west, and the Trevi Fountain 600 metres east. From there the Spanish Steps are another 600 metres, a classic morning walk. Across the river, Castel Sant’Angelo is a kilometre away, on the way to St. Peter’s and the Vatican Museums in Vatican City. Our Rome travel guide has the rest.
Pantheon FAQ
How much does the Pantheon cost in 2026?
€7 since 1 July 2026 (it was €5). EU citizens aged 18–25 pay €2, and under-18s and Rome residents go free.
Is the Pantheon free on the first Sunday?
Yes, entry is free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month. Entry for Mass on Saturday evening and Sunday morning is also free, for worship only.
Do I need to book the Pantheon?
Entry is by time slot, so booking online on the Musei Italiani site or app is wise in busy months. Tickets are also sold on the spot when slots are available.
What are the Pantheon’s opening hours?
Every day from 9:00 to 19:00, with last entry at 18:30. It closes on 25 December and 1 January, and access is limited during Mass.
Is there a dress code for the Pantheon?
Yes, as it is a church: shoulders covered, and no very short shorts or skirts, low-cut or see-through clothes.
Who is buried in the Pantheon?
The Renaissance painter Raphael and Italy’s first two kings, Vittorio Emanuele II and Umberto I, together with Queen Margherita.