"Pantheon, Rome's ancient marvel 💡, majestic & mystical, oculus to the heavens, history & beauty in every stone #Pantheon #Rome" | Days in Italy

Did you know what happens inside the Pantheon when it rains? 🌧️👁‍🗨 The “oculus” (the Latin word for “eye”) is the only source of natural light in the building apart from the entry door. A beam of light penetrates this circular hole to create a dramatic effect as it slowly travels across the floor and wall of the rotunda, illuminating them like a spotlight.👁‍🗨 This intriguing aspect of the Pantheon immediately catches the eye of any visitor who enters the vast circular space.🌬 The oculus al

The Pantheon of Rome #pantheon #rome #italy #historybuff #ancientrome #romanempire | Pondering Adventurer