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.
