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Worth itLives up to the hype · −1Hadrian-era temple with an open-oculus dome, still a church; €7 timed entry
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Worth it. 4.8 across about 290,000 Google reviews. Reviewers consistently say the dome beats expectations.

Hype96How famous and hyped it is
Reality95Evidence-based, votes take over as they come in
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Probably the best effort-to-wow ratio in Rome: central, cheap and quick.

Why Reality is 95

Lives up to its fame5/54.8 across about 290,000 Google reviews. Reviewers consistently say the dome beats expectations.
Value for money5/5€7 for the best-preserved ancient building in the world.
Can’t get it elsewhere5/5No other intact Roman temple interior exists in the city.
Easy to do4/5Central, with timed slots and a quick visit. The only friction is the busy piazza, the dress code and the 19:00 closing.

What people loved

The most intact building of ancient Rome, with the open oculus and dome even more impressive in personCheap for what it is, at €7, and free for under-18s and on first SundaysQuick to visit and right in the centre, so it's easy to combine with Navona and TreviHolds Raphael's tomb and those of two Italian kings

What wore them down

The piazza is packed, and lines form without a pre-booked slotStrict dress code: people with uncovered shoulders can be refusedCloses at 19:00, so evening walkers often find the doors shutHot and humid inside in summer

Know before you go

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Booking: Tickets can be bought on site, but booking a time slot online avoids the queue. You must keep to your slot, and slots for a month go on sale mid-month the month before

Entry€7 full (up from €5 since 1 July 2026). €2 for EU citizens aged 18–25. Free for under-18s, Rome residents and licensed guidesSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursDaily 9:00–19:00. Last individual entry 18:30, and the ticket office closes at 18:00. Closed 25 Dec and 1 JanSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
ReservationTimed slots sold on the Musei Italiani portal or app, or on site. There's no skip-the-line option, and Roma Pass and Omnia Card aren't validSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Free entryFirst Sunday of the month: no online booking, so you queue for a free ticket. Entry is also free during Mass (Sat and pre-holidays 17:00, Sun and holidays 10:30), and ticket sales stop 1 hour beforeSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Dress codeShoulders covered, with no very short shorts or skirts, very low-cut tops or see-through clothingSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time neededAbout 30–45 minutesSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereNo metro nearby. Metro A Barberini or Spagna are about 15 min on foot. About a 10-min walk from Piazza VeneziaSource: Google Maps coordinates (distance estimate) · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

In their words

“Take your time to see the dome and the oculus at the top of the dome.”
Edith Steve · Google review · a month ago
“It can get very busy, so I’d recommend buying your tickets in advance.”
Andreea Canton · Google review · a month ago
“Unfortunately, I arrived after 7:00 PM, so it was already closed, and I couldn’t explore the interior.”
Tomato Cat · Google review · 4 months ago
“It still holds the record for the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome.”
Nick N · Google review · 3 months ago

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Questions people ask

How much does the Pantheon cost?

€7 full price since 1 July 2026, and €2 for EU citizens aged 18–25. Under-18s and Rome residents enter free.

Do you need to book the Pantheon in advance?

It isn't required, but booking a time slot online is recommended. There's no skip-the-line ticket, and you must keep to your slot.

Is the Pantheon free on Sundays?

Only on the first Sunday of each month. You can't book that day; you queue for a free ticket. Entry is also free during Mass on Saturdays at 17:00 and Sundays at 10:30.

What time does the Pantheon close?

19:00, with last individual entry at 18:30.

Is there a dress code at the Pantheon?

Yes. Cover your shoulders, and avoid very short shorts or skirts and very low-cut or see-through clothing.

Better fits, according to people who went

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Verdict by The Hype Gap editors. No one paid for it. Facts checked Oct 16, 2026. How we score · Standards