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Unveiling Parisian History: Panthéon Entry Tickets
Journey through the heart of Parisian history with Panthéon entry tickets!
The Panthéon, a majestic monument overlooking the city, isn't just a landmark, it's a captivating story waiting to be unraveled.
Here's what your Panthéon experience offers:
- Architectural Marvel: Explore the neoclassical masterpiece designed by the visionary architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot.
- Final Resting Place of Legends: Pay homage to the iconic figures of French history entombed here, including luminaries like Victor Hugo, Marie Curie, and Voltaire.
- Foucault's Pendulum Experiment: Witness the fascinating demonstration of Earth's rotation through the famous pendulum experiment.
- Panoramic Views: Enjoy breathtaking views of Paris from the Panthéon's dome (optional, depending on ticket type).
A must see when visiting this city, not too expensive to go to the top either, great views from the top.
The building itself is magnificent from the outside, especially as I visited it on a glorious summer afternoon. The area surrounding it is pretty quiet compared to other touristy areas in Paris so it would be a good place to stop & have lunch if you were so inclined. I personally can not recommend entering the building if you have to pay. Pretty plain inside compared to other cathedrals and basilicas I’ve visited. The crypt below was also pretty unimpressive. Audio guide was pretty lame, Wikipedia actually had more information.
We went inside to tour -1st level is interesting. 2nd floor has crypts - very uninteresting compared to Westminster Abbey. Crypts are all the same looking except for inscription of names. Probably of interest to people of French descendant or history buff. Would not make a trip here unless you have extra time on hands- not on my top 10 list to do or repeat if I came again. It was cool inside. Did not climb to the top as we have seen the view of city from other attractions. Not a busy attraction.