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The Pantheon |
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by asc1 / 09.08.2004 |
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Personal Observations |
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The appeal of the Pantheon for me has been its connection to the ancient world. I am very impressed with the brilliance of the Roman people in their ability to create such lasting structures. This tradition has not necessarily been continued into modern society, and thus fascinates me.
In researching this project, I was particularly taken with the amount of changes that have been made to the original structure. I found it unspeakable that such a beautiful building could have been pillaged, and yet also surprising that despite the changes, the building still maintains its own unique character.
There are no words to describe the feeling one has upon first entering into the rotunda. The scale of the Pantheon is absolutely humbling. I could not help but be reminded of the permanence of the building, and the fact that it will continue to impress visitors long after my time is over. I highly recommend the Pantheon as a site that every person should see at least once, and hopefully more than just once.
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