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The Pantheon is another location
that features in Angels and Demons. I’ve
been lucky enough to visit this temple more than once. Most recently the
circular building was almost empty and it was possible to walk around,
leisurely taking in its splendour.
Guidebooks list its many
attributes, the number of columns, the circumference of the oculus – all worth
noting – but you have to take a moment just to enjoy looking at the
building.
Many photos appear in books of a
shaft of light, searing through the oculus in the domed roof. I count myself
lucky that I have witnessed it.
I’ve had many special moments in Rome, visiting the Pantheon is one of them.
I’ve had many special moments in Rome, visiting the Pantheon is one of them.
That is cool with the light. It has to be significant to the time of day an all that. You are lucky to have seen this
ReplyDeleteYes, I am very lucky!
DeleteThat shaft of light looks almost solid - lovely.
ReplyDeleteIt's a powerful image.
DeleteThe Pantheon is one of my favourite spots in Rome. I envy your opportunity to enjoy it without the crowds.
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You've sold me on this one. The only other opening in a roof that i've seen is in the Hippodrome in Bristol - it's quite a large, pretty theatre, and the roof opens up in a circle to allow the heat to leave, if it's a hot day. i've only ever seen it done once - and the light did not enter in a powerful shaft1
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