Pantheon Paris
France - Avignon - Paris
History of the Pantheon of Paris
The Pantheon of Paris was originally built to be a church dedicated to St Genevieve. After a host of changes and renovations, the Pantheon doubles as a world famous burial place also. The crypt has become a final resting place of great French intellectuals like Voltaire, Marat, Rousseau, Zola and many others.
Entry to this burial place is severely restricted and a grave at the Pantheon of Paris is the highest honor the French nation displays for great national heroes.
The foundation of the Pantheon of Paris was laid in 1750 and the work was entrusted to Soufflot. It finally got completed by Soufflot's pupil, Jean-Baptiste Rondelet in 1789.
Description of the Pantheon in Paris, France
The Pantheon of Paris takes off on the famous Pantheon on Rome and is a great example of neo-Classical architecture.
The Pantheon of Paris boasts an impressive 82 meter high dome. The facade is modelled on Rome's Pantheon. This famous monument of Paris looks like a gigantic Greek cross and has a huge portico of Corinthian pillars.
It was at the Pantheon of Paris that Leon Foucault demonstrated by means of a pendulum the rotation of the earth in 1851. You can still see the famous Foucault Pendulum at the Pantheon of Paris.
From the top of the Pantheon you get a magnificent panoramic view of the city of Paris. If you wish to take snaps inside the beautiful Pantheon of Paris, you are allowed to do so.
Location of the Pantheon in Paris
The famous Pantheon of Paris is a building in the Latin quarter of Paris. It is located in the Ve arrondissement on the top of Montagne Sainte-Genevieve.
Entry
Ticket price is Eu 5.33 for an adult. Young people between 12 and 25 years of age pay Eu 3.50 for for entry. Admission for under-12s is free!
So, come along to the Pantheon of Paris and explore the beauty of this wonderful Paris landmark for yourself!
