One of ancient Rome’s greatest achievements combines momentous history and inspired architecture.

In a capital blessed with a wealth of world-famous architecture, this 2,000-year-old temple stands as one of the greatest monuments to the power and ambition of the Roman Empire.

Although originally built in the 1st century B.C. under the auspices of Roman general Marcus Agrippa, the Pantheon we see today was actually laid out in the year 126 by famous Roman emperor Hadrian. Despite this, the inscription across its facade credits its first commissioner, reading “Marcus Agrippa, son of Lucius, made this building when consul for the third time.”

Famed for its portico of eight striking granite Corinthian columns, with another eight behind — all supporting a vast triangular pediment — the main temple building is actually a rotunda, topped with what remains the largest non-reinforced concrete dome on earth. The diameter of the rotunda is 142 feet (43 meters) and its height from checkerboard marble floor to lofty dome apex is exactly the same. While the dome above is the feature that gains the most attention, take time to look down at the floor, unchanged since Roman times.

First built as a temple to the Ancient Roman gods (a translation of “pantheon” is “for all gods”), the structure has been used as a Roman Catholic church since the early 7th century. This Christian conversion had an enormous influence on the interior decor of the structure. From the many Renaissance masterpieces now adorning the curved walls of the rotunda to all the noteworthy Christians buried in its tomb (including Italian king Umberto I and famous artist Raphael), the Pantheon beautifully brings together Roman mythology and Christian dogma.

With millions of tourists exploring the far-from-spacious monument every single year, expect lines stretching across Piazza della Rotonda every day. However long it takes, there is no doubt that the Pantheon is worth the wait.

The Pantheon is in central Rome and is open seven days a week. As the streets in the area are too narrow for buses, the best way to get to the Pantheon is by taxi or on foot. Some buses do get fairly close if you are up for a short walk.

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￥505,724

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Sep 2 - Sep 7

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Tokyo (TYO) to Rome (FCO)

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Lovely Hotel, our room was very spacious and comfortable. The staff were very helpful. Would definitely stay here again.

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Villa Pinciana

Rome City Centre

￥546,568

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Sep 2 - Sep 7

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9.2/10 Wonderful! (525 reviews)

The buffet style breakfast was great. Quiet and safe neighborhood, staff was very helpful with questions about area attractions. I stayed for over a week at the hotel. It was a quaint and beautiful place. The outside perimeter was gated with beautiful setting areas. Highly recommended!

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

Hotel Torino

Rome City Centre

￥520,538

per person

Sep 2 - Sep 7

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Tokyo (TYO) to Rome (FCO)

6.8/10 (951 reviews)

The room was mostly clean, minus a large insect on my window and some food mess on the bathroom floor. The water took a long time to become hot, and the heat in the room was a bit archaic. The bath also didn’t drain properly at first. There also wasn’t much sound insulation between the rooms. But I did enjoy the location of where the hotel was, the morning coffee, and the staff was very kind. Overall I’d say it was a decent place to sleep at night, and I’d advise you to let the water get hot before you get in the shower.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025