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Its dome, with its distinctive central hole, the “oculus”, is the biggest ever built in masonry. Location: Piazza della Rotonda. Built by: Emperors Trajan and Hadrian in the 2th century. What to see: Pantheon, Oculus. Opening hours: All days, 9.00-19.00. Price: Starting from 5 euro. Transport: Bus.
12 cze 2023 · At the top of the dome is the famous oculus, a 8.7 meter-wide circular opening that allows sunlight to enter the interior. This source of natural light creates a moving spectacle throughout the day, casting dramatic shadows that illuminate the interior in different ways.
Looking Up at the Full Dome and Oculus Sunlight streams through the 30-foot (9.1 m) diameter oculus atop the 142-foot (43 m) hemispherical dome interior. Image by Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji
Standing here inside the building, despite the crowds, the most striking aspect I can see is the hole, or oculus, in the coffered dome. This opening, 30 Roman feet across, lets in sunlight, moonlight, rain and the birds.
14 wrz 2024 · The porch is conventional in design, but the body of the building, an immense circular space lit solely by the light that floods through the 27-foot (8-metre) “eye,” or oculus, opening at the centre of the dome, was revolutionary; possibly this was the first of several great buildings of antiquity that were designed to favour the interior ...
A Masterpiece: The Oculus and Dome of the Pantheon. Imagine standing in the heart of Rome, gazing up at one of the most awe-inspiring structures ever built—the Pantheon. A temple that has stood the test of time for nearly 2,000 years. But what is it that makes this ancient monument so captivating?
The oculus was used in Ancient Roman architecture, one of the finest examples being that in the dome of the Pantheon, Rome. Open to the weather, it allows rain and air to enter and fall to the floor, where it is carried away through drains.
