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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).
Architecturally, this is a beautiful building and the painting are lovely, but if you are a Christian like me, you may not want to give it your financial support. The French usurped this building from The Church during during the French Revolution, gave it back, then took it again. They call it "The Temple to Great Men" - total arrogance. The French should tremble at their arrogance towards God and give it back to make amends. Psalm 2
Possibly a little pricey but well worth a visit. The murals and statues are lovely. The model of the building is also very interesting. And I particularly liked the recreation of Foucault's Pendulum. But the real reason for visiting has to be the vaults, where you can pay your respects to many prominent French citizens, including Louis Braille, Marie Curie, Emile Zola, Alexandre Dumas and Victor Hugo (amongst many others, of course).
Our visit was a little differnet as I really had no interest to view this monument, thinking it's just another one...... Well, strike me down, this one bowled me over, I never really knew or understood about its historical importance, but now having been exposed and becoming a little more informed, I am overwhelmed. I think one should take the time and sit and appreciate this one, as so much can be missed if you walk through without breathing it in.