Inside the Pantheon
I took this picture inside the Pantheon in Rome, constructed by the Ancient Romans. Originally built in 27 BC, it burned down in a fire and was repaired in the 2nd century.
First built as a temple to the ancient gods, the Pantheon was converted to a Roman Catholic church in the the 7th century. It was used as a tomb during the Renaissance; legends such as Raphael are buried here.
The Pantheon remains one of the best preserved buildings in Rome. At the top of the dome is an oculus (opening) that lets in natural light. It’s the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world.
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In Angels and Demons they were mislead into thinking the next execution would take place here – a fortuitous fly by on film that was beautiful to see, even though it was a red herring in the story. Great perspective on this shot. Not easy to do.