Panthéon, Monument in Paris, France
The Panthéon is a neoclassical building in the Latin Quarter of Paris.
Originally built as a church dedicated to St. Genevieve, it now functions as a secular mausoleum.
It contains the remains of distinguished French citizens.
It's open for public visits and offers panoramic views of the city from its colonnade.
Its design was inspired by the Pantheon in Rome.
Location: Quartier de la Sorbonne
Location: 5th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1758
Architects: Jacques-Germain Soufflot, Jean-Baptiste Rondelet, Maximilien Brébion
Official opening: 1781
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Height: 83 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; April 1-September 30: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:30; January 1,May 1,December 25: off
Website: paris-pantheon.fr
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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