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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).
My wife and I ventured to the Panthéon, in the Latin Quarter just around the corner from our hotel. Originally it was built as a church dedicated to St. Genevieve, but now it functions mainly as a secular mausoleum containing the remains of distinguished French citizens. Visiting the crypt we saw the tombs of Voltaire, Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, Emile Zola and of course Marie and Pierre Currie. Construction of this site began in 1758 and finished in 1765. The east facade where we entered was modelled after a Greek temple. It is truly an incredible piece of architecture. Worth a visit!
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The Pantheon is a terrific place to visit if you are interested in history and French history in particular. The great and good are interred in here. People such as the authors Victor Hugo and Emile Zola. The scientists Pierre and Marie Curie. The philosophers Voltaire and Rousseau and various political and military persons.There are also other interesting things to see here such as Faucault's Pendulum and the Convention Nationale sculpture. When I went there was a very small queue and I had to wait only a few minutes to get in. The tombs of the famous are housed in the crypt. There is a small shop selling books and souvenirs as well.
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An imposing building, striking for its size, architecture, austere interior and the tombs inside, which include Voltaire, Rousseau, both Curies and Condorcet. Foucault’s pendulum has been returned to its original location and is quite mesmerising to watch as it swings on its c.200ft drop.
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