Built in about 126 AD by Marcus Agrippa and Emperor Hadrian.
The height to the oculus and the diameter of the interior circle are the same, 142 ft.
It has been in continuous use throughout its history, and since the 7th century, the Pantheon has been used as a Roman Catholic church dedicated to "St. Mary and the Martyrs."
A number of famous artists, musicians, and architects are buried in the Pantheon....including the renowned Italian painter Raphael.
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