Panthéon - Wikipedia
WEBThe Panthéon (French: [pɑ̃.te.ɔ̃] ⓘ, from the Classical Greek word πάνθειον, pántheion, '[temple] to all the gods') [1] is a monument in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, France. It stands in the Latin Quarter (Quartier latin), atop the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, in the centre of the Place du Panthéon, which was named after it.
Welcome to the Panthéon - Centre des monuments nationaux
WEBOn Mont Sainte-Geneviève in Paris, visit the Panthéon, a masterpiece by the architect Soufflot. Enter the nave, visit the great men in the crypt and enjoy the best view of Paris from the top of the colonnade.
History of the Panthéon - Centre des monuments nationaux
WEBIn the heart of the Latin Quarter, in Paris, discover the history of the church Sainte-Geneviève, become with the liking of the political upheavals, the Panthéon, temple of the great men and great women of the nation.
Panthéon | Neoclassical, Dome, Architecture | Britannica
WEBPanthéon, building in Paris that was begun about 1757 by the architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot as the Church of Sainte-Geneviève to replace a much older church of that name on the same site. It was secularized during the French Revolution and dedicated to the memory of great Frenchmen, receiving.
Visiting the Pantheon Paris: Everything you need to know
WEBDec 28, 2022 · My guide digs into the history of the Paris Pantheon, and gives an overview of the many important French national heroes buried there. I also cover the logistics of getting there, buying your tickets and places to visit near the Pantheon.
The Pantheon, Paris - history and visitor information - France …
WEBVisit Pantheon, France. The Pantheon is situated in the Latin quarter of central Paris, a short distance south of the Ile de la Cité and Notre Dame de Paris. It is one of the neighbourhood’s (the 5th arrondissement) - and indeed the city's - …
The Pantheon in Paris - Opening hours, prices and entrance fees
WEBThe pantheon de París is a neoclassical building by the French architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot. It houses the graves of more than 70 famous people from the history of France. It is one of the most emblematic and ancient monuments of the city.
The Pantheon – Paris - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBNov 24, 2020 · The Pantheon in Paris (Le Pantheon), was built as a result of King Louis XV’s determination to create an edifice to the glory of St-Genèvieve, the patron saint of Paris.
The Ancient Wonders of Pantheon Paris: A Travel Guide - Paris …
WEBMar 28, 2024 · Key Takeaways. Explore the Ancient Wonders of Pantheon Paris, an architectural marvel with captivating Neoclassical and Gothic styles. Admire renowned French citizens such as Voltaire, Victor Hugo & Pierre & …
Le Panthéon in Paris. Facts. Metro stop - Paris Digest
WEBThe Panthéon was initially a church dedicated to Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris. It is now a burial place for famous French people. French King Louis XV vowed in 1744 that if he recovered from his illness he would replace the ruined church of the Abbey of Saint Geneviève with a monument worthy of the patron saint of Paris.