Italy: virtual tour of Venice. Virtual tour of the Vatican Virtual tour of Rome

Being in the center of Europe, and, therefore, in the center of events, Venice experienced both prosperity and decline, and again prosperity. Today it is one of the most famous cities in the world: 15 million tourists coming here every year cannot be mistaken.

Venice is called the "city on the water." Interestingly, in Western there are several other cities whose streets are canals. So, the Belgian Ghent lies on 26 islands connected by 207 bridges. The capital of Holland is located on 26 islands. But Venice holds the palm by this criterion: it’s hard to break a record of 118 islands, 150 canals and 400 bridges!

And as a result, transport in Venice is very peculiar. There are no roads, cars, taxis, buses, trams and even bicycles. Here, either walk or use water modes of transport: boats, boats and gondolas. Moreover, the latter is not so much a means of transportation as a romantic attraction for tourists willing to pay 100 euros for half an hour of a boat trip.

At the end of the 15th century, Venice had from 15 to 29 thousand gondoliers. Together with their families, they accounted for a quarter of the population of the city. Now in Venice there are 425 gondoliers, and this number does not change regardless of retirement or the arrival of new members.

Of course, Venice is not only about houses and gondoliers growing out of the water. The Cathedral and St. Mark's Square, Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, the Grand Canal and many other attractions of Venice are its worthy decoration.

Nevertheless, the creation of such a beautiful city was a real challenge to nature. Uninhabitable plot ... not even land - a plot of water! - turned into a fairy tale: for centuries, builders painstakingly diverted to the sides of the river, strengthened the banks and drove into the ground millions of piles made from a waterproof grade larch.

So we don’t have much time left to admire and remember the elusive beauty of this famous landmark of Italy ...

Photo: Stas Sedov and Dmitry Moiseenko © www.airpano.ru

According to the Vatican! I think that few have been to this unique place on the globe, but there is not a single person who would not know about him)).

The Vatican City is the smallest in the world and is actually the largest open-air museum! It is hard to imagine how in such a small territory of only 40 hectares you can fit a rich collection of works of art. Christian relics and unique creations of great masters are stored here.

The review is carried out with the mouse, the wheel serves for zooming (the same as it was on trips in, or). Sound can be turned off by clicking the icon in the form of a note in the left corner of the screen.

After you click on one of the links, a building plan will open with numbers indicating its various rooms (parts). By clicking on them, you will immediately move to the selected location.

To make the tour of the Christian churches of the Vatican and Rome more interesting for you, I will tell you a little about each of them.

Immediately I propose to go to the largest building of the Vatican Basilica di San Pietro - Saint Paul's Cathedral.

The creation of this one of the largest Christian churches in the world was worked by such masters as Raphael and Michelangelo. The Cathedral of St. Peter dates back to 324, when, by decree of Emperor Constantine, a beautiful church was erected over the grave of the Apostle Peter. After it almost collapsed from time to time, Pope Julius II initiated the construction of a grandiose temple.

Saint John Lateran -. By its significance for Catholicism, this temple is superior to all others. The cathedral dates back to the 4th century, but in its present form it was built in the 17th century.

Five ecumenical councils took place in the Cathedral of St. John of Lateran. The shrines of the temple are considered to be the heads of the apostles Peter and Paul stored in it, part of the sponge with which they watered Christ at the crucifix and part of the robe of the Virgin Mary.

Saint Mary Major - is one of the four main churches of Rome. According to legend, the Mother of God herself ordered the construction of this temple in 352 in the place indicated by her.

Cappella Sistina - The Sistine Chapel. This church was built in the XV century. at the request of Pope Sixtus IV, whence its name comes from.

The wall paintings of the chapel were made by Sandro Botticelli, Michelangelo and other famous masters. The most beautiful frescoes were called to tell about the life of Moses (Old Testament) and Christ (New Testament).

This church is the only one that has largely retained its original appearance.

Michelangelo worked on the Last Judgment fresco for 6 years! The greatest talent of this brilliant artist is most clearly shown in it.

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Today we decided to arrange for you a short walk around Rome - a city that many call the capital of the world. With the help of voluminous panoramas, we can see the main Roman sights, plunge into Italian life and just dream about a vacation in the city where all roads lead.

The Roman Forum - the cultural, political and economic center of ancient Rome

Few people know that in the very center of Rome you can still see ancient ruins. For me personally, as a tourist, it was a surprise. It is said that during the time of Mussolini the Roman Forum was several times larger. And then the dictator got tired of these “slums” in the city center, he left only the most important things, and everything else was demolished and built up.

Guides have another joke about Italian attractions:

- See here before you the ruins?
  - We see!
  - These are the ruins of the first century BC. Do you see further ruins there?
  - We see!
  - And these are the ruins of the 5th century BC! And even further see something being built?
  - We see!
  - And it will be the ruins of the 10th century BC!

This small joke reflected the ability of Europeans (and especially Italians) to develop tourism even in places where little has been preserved. Three stones could remain from the medieval castle, but it will be restored and tourists will be transported.

But something deviated from the topic. Let's admire what remains of the Roman Forum - the main square of Ancient Rome.

Colosseum - the most famous (but not the oldest) amphitheater in the world

If you go a little further, you can see the Colosseum - the most famous arena in the world. Along the forum grows bay leaf. It can be quietly tucked into a bag and brought from Rome "well, like Italian spices." The Coliseum was built for about 8 years (and then also completed), once it accommodated more than 50 thousand spectators.

Here, under Emperor Nero, the first Christians were executed (you can read about this in the book “” by Henryk Sienkiewicz). The Colosseum is one of the many symbols of Rome. Let's stop the endless conversations for a moment, because you can always read about the history of the Coliseum on Wikipedia, and just admire this ancient building. Do not forget that panoramas can be rotated with the mouse!

When I visited Rome, no one was allowed into the Coliseum. But you and I are Internet tourists, and for us there is absolutely nothing impossible:

The Pantheon is an ancient Roman temple dedicated to all Gods.

The Roman Pantheon is one of the main cultural monuments left over from the ancient Roman civilization. Once it was dedicated to all the Roman Gods, who in total were called the Pantheon. Then, in 609, it was presented to Christians and since then it is also called the Church of St. Mary and the Martyrs.

Many well-known Italian figures and thinkers are buried in the Pantheon, for example, the artist Rafael and the kings Victor Emmanuel II and Umberto I.

The main feature of the temple is a round hole in the ceiling, through which on sunny days (and there are a lot of them in Italy) a pillar of light breaks through. This light does not spread throughout the temple, but as if it creates a column and becomes almost tangible.

Piazza del Popolo is the most famous square in Rome.

Piazza del Popolo is one of the most famous in Rome. There is an obelisk and four fountains.

Once, public executions took place on the square, but now, of course, it is just a tourist attraction. By the way, the area is closed to cars. So we will have to walk with you on foot.

Castle of the Holy Angel - the citadel that stores the Vatican.

Castle of the Holy Angel - one of the most beautiful, unusual and rich in history buildings in Rome. What was not here! Initially, it was a tomb, then a castle, the residence of the Popes and a depository of their values, at the same time a prison, and finally, today it is an architectural monument - a museum.

From the Castle of Angels there is a secret passage to the Vatican - Passetto (length 800 meters) to St. Peter's Basilica. The history of the name of the castle is very interesting - according to legend, in 590 a terrible plague raged in Rome. People died in the thousands. And then, on the top of the fortress appeared Archangel Michael. He sheathed his sword, indicating that he had overcome the disease, and since then there have been no more cases in the city.

By the way, in the whole history only one person managed to escape from the castle - the sculptor, jeweler and author of the memoirs Benvenuto Cellini.

Let's enjoy the Castle of Angels from the Bridge of the Holy Angel across the Tiber River.

St. Peter's Basilica is the main Catholic cathedral in the world.

Writing about St. Peter's Basilica is quite difficult. Everyone knows that it is the center of Catholic culture. Many people realize that the cathedral is simply huge - it is not for nothing that it is the largest historical Christian church in the world.

Many great masters worked on the creation of St. Peter's Basilica: Bramante, Raphael, Michelangelo, Bernini.

Let's start by admiring the cathedral outside, and then go inside.

St. Peter's Basilica is amazingly beautiful. Many Christian relics are stored here, among which are the relics of St. Andrew the First-Called, particles of the life-giving cross, tombstones of the Roman Popes, and much more.

The Vatican is almost the only known church where you can free flash photography. And all because there is not a single painting here - only a surprisingly small mosaic, which will not be harmed by the light of flashes.

I will tell you one interesting fact. In the Vatican there is Holy Gate. Every person who passes through them is remanded all sins. The only problem is that they open only once every 25 years. So the next case is to visit the Vatican in 2025. Now the doors are closed, closed with masonry and it’s impossible to pass through them.

Is my tour starting to bother me? Then I’ll tell you one tourist bike:

Rome guides have long been using radio equipment. This is when you are given headphones with a receiver and you can roam, take pictures and listen as much as you like. Now imagine the situation:

A middle-aged pious woman came to the Vatican and prayed earnestly, asking her to send her health and well-being. At the end of the prayer, a voice is heard from the receiver:

- You have 30 minutes left. Finish your business and go up!

They say that she came out to the tourist group whiter than chalk. In general, do not forget about the receivers.

Piazza Navona and the Fountain of the Four Rivers.

On Piazza Navona there is a fountain of the Four Rivers, the Church of St. Agnes and several palaces. Also here you can often see artists selling their paintings. Try to rotate the panoramas and see.

Spain Square

Plaza de España takes its name from the Spanish Embassy here. And she is famous, you guessed it, by the Spanish Steps. It is on her, on huge heels, that the fashion models rise during the fashion season.

The fountain in the panorama is called Barkaccia and is made in the form of a boat.

The Trevi Fountain is the most beautiful and famous fountain in Rome.

If we talk about fountains, then the most beautiful and famous fountain in Rome is undoubtedly the Trevi Fountain. I don’t have enough words to describe this sight.

By the way, if you drop a coin into the fountain, you can see how local kids dive after it almost immediately.

Villa Borghese, which has become a museum of art.

In fact, Villa Borghese is a landscaped park made in the English style. But there is also a museum in which we may well glance.

Vittoriano - a palace-monument, built in memory of the unification of Italy

Vittoriano is a monument built in honor of the first unification of Italy. Italians themselves ironically call it "cream cake with a cherry.

Vittoriano is located near the Roman Forum - on the slope of Capitol Hill.

If you rotate the panorama, you can see the Venetian Square, and even the house in which Napoleon Bonaparte's mother lived for many years.

Suburb EUR - “Square Colosseum”

A beautiful landscape park and a complex of business buildings were built by order of Mussolini in preparation for the world exhibition, which was not destined to take place.

The most notable building here is the “Square Coliseum”.

Venice is a unique city on the eastern coast of the Apennine Peninsula in the Adriatic Sea in northern Italy. 118 islands on which the city is located are interconnected by 400 bridges.

A virtual tour of Venice will help you get acquainted with the unique heritage of the past, captured in the facades of ancient streets, preserved palaces and temples.

The city owes its location on the water to the consequences of the weakening of the Roman Empire, the brutal capture and plunder of the Huns, led by Attila on the island of Venice in 452.

To escape from the conquerors, part of the local population fled to the islands of the lagoon around Rialto.

Over time, using the unique location of the city, the Venetians turned it into a powerful maritime republic.

The city of Venice today is the administrative center of the Venice region with a population of about 330 thousand people.

Venice is connected to the mainland by a four-kilometer automobile bridge.
  In the island of Venice there are no roads and the usual transport for us. Here either walk, or move on boats, boats and gondolas.

Venice Island is a popular center for international tourism, a seaside resort, a venue for international festivals, exhibitions and carnivals.

A popular means of transportation for tourists are gondolas. Exotic boats for many centuries have been used by residents of Venice as public transport.

Today, boats deliver goods to stores, they are used for garbage collection, reds are fire boats, whites are ambulances, and police are racing in blue speedboats.

Grand Canal(Grande Canal) - crosses the whole of Venice and divides it into two parts. The channel was originally the main artery of the city.
  On both sides of the canal are surrounded by palaces of the Venetian nobility, built from the Renaissance style with Gothic elements to the majestic buildings of the High Renaissance.

Doge's Palace   (or the Palazzo Ducale) is a unique monument of Gothic architecture in Italy from the XIV-XV centuries.
  Today, Doge's Palace is the main Venetian building that shapes the city, and in former times it housed the residence of the Doges - the rulers of the republic.
On the northern facade of the Doge’s Palace there is a watch dial, niches with antique statues, lion's mouths, into which secret denunciations used to sink, are visible everywhere.

Bell tower of St. Mark   located in the heart of Venice, in Piazza San Marco.
  The height of the bell tower of St. Mark - the highest bell tower in Italy is 98.6 meters.
  The tower is a square brick structure with a wall length of 12 meters.
  Above the marble belfry there are female figures representing Justice and Venice, surrounded by winged lions.

Bridge of Sighs   - Probably the most popular attraction in Venice.
  The Bridge of Sighs was built in 1602 in the Baroque style by the architect Antonio Kontinono.
  He owes his name to the fact that at one time he connected the courtroom and the prison building. It was for him that the guards led the convicts to serve their sentences.
  According to another version, the name of the bridge is of romantic origin. Sailing under the bridge of sighs, couples in love kiss for happiness.

Murano Island- one of the largest islands in the Venetian lagoon.
  Since the XVI century, wealthy Venetians have been entertaining on the island of Murano: luxurious villas with gardens and magnificent fountains were located here.
  Later, glass factories were moved here to protect the secrets of craftsmen from competitors, and city buildings from fires that periodically occur in hot manufacturing.
  It was glass production that brought worldwide fame to the island of Murano.
  In the Museum of Murano glass, you can see numerous products, from antiquity to the works of our days.

Murano Glass Museum   - An interesting museum in Venice, opened in 1861, dedicated to the history of the formation and development of glass-blowing art, collecting unique examples of glass production, jewelry from the Renaissance, as well as a collection of antiquities from the Enon necropolises.

At present, the threat of destruction looms over the city - Venice is gradually going under water. According to experts, Venice may become unsuitable for life already in 2028, and by 2100 completely disappear under water.
  In order to save “Pearls on the Water”, a system of airtight barriers is being built around Venice.

Thanks to the technology of creating spherical 3D panoramas with a 360 ° view, it became possible to make virtual trips to the remote sights of the whole world without leaving your home!

Quote message Today our path lies in the capital of ITALY - ROME. One of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Rome, the capital of Italy, is one of the oldest cities in the world, the ancient capital of the Roman Empire. Even in antiquity (III century A.D.), Rome was often called Eternal (Latin Roma Aeterna). For the first time, the Roman poet Albius Tibull (I century BC) named Rome in his second elegy. The concept of “eternity” of Rome was largely preserved after the fall of the ancient Roman civilization, bringing the corresponding epithet to modern languages.

   Port of Civitavecia. We ordered a tour on the Internet. A minibus arrived right at the ship, and we headed to Rome.

   Framing the road alternated with flowering shrubs, behind which were visible mowed fields and straw rolled into rolls, then trees. Such conifers with umbrella caps often came across here. Bottom right from the wheat fields lie just below.

   At the entrance to the Eternal City, we were met by the guide Vika, and a history lesson began. Looking ahead, I will say: it was given professionally, passionately, and interestingly. The only thing that overshadowed us was that the day was cloudy, it was raining all the time (the pictures turned out to be cloudy too, please do not beat me).

   St. Paul, or Ostien Cathedral
   The church was laid by Emperor Constantine at the site of the alleged burial of St. Paul (in 2006, archaeologists announced that they had found his sarcophagus under the temple). In 386, Theodosius I found that church unworthy of such a sacred place and began the construction of a much more impressive temple. When Pope Leo I completed construction, there was no more spacious basilica in Rome.

   Unlike other patriarchal basilicas, the cathedral of St. Paul outside the wall did not undergo significant changes either during the Renaissance or in the Baroque era, however, on July 15, 1823, he almost burnt out. The restoration of the temple continued until 1840, and a completely new classic facade was built. Tsar Nicholas I sent malachite and lapis lazuli to recreate the altar. The re-consecration of the temple took place only in 1855.

   Pyramid of Cestius, on the right - the Gate of St. Paul / Porta S. Paolo

The Cestius Pyramid is an ancient Roman mausoleum in the form of an irregular pyramid on Aventina in Rome. Built between 18 and 12 years. BC e. for Guy Cestius Epulon. It is a well-preserved building made of concrete, lined with brick and marble. The height is 36.4 meters, the length of the base is 30 meters. Inside the pyramid is a crypt. Nearby is the Non-Catholic Cemetery with the graves of Shelley, Keats and Bryullov.

The gates of San Paolo are part of the Aurelian Wall, which was built in the years 272-275. In the ring of the wall were 7 hills, the Field of Mars and the Trastevere district on the left bank of the Tiber

   Temple of Portune - an ancient Roman temple at the Bull Forum in Rome, dedicated to the god of ports Porto.

VENICE SQUARE

   Palace of venice
   Piazza Venezia (Piazza Veneto) is located in the very center of Rome, at the foot of Caritolian Hill. The palace of the same name was built in 1455 at the behest of Cardinal Pietro Barbo, the future Pope Paul II. Being one of the first constructions in the city of the initial period of the Renaissance, the building is characterized by extremely strict forms.

Vittoriano (Italian: Il Vittoriano), or the Monument to Victor Immanuel II

   Vittoriano Monument on Sq. Venice erected in honor of the Unification of Italy. It is called to glorify the Fatherland, Risorgimento (that is, the movement for the reunification of the country) and Military valor. The construction of the complex began in 1885, but it took forty years to complete it. A wide central staircase leads to the Altar of the Fatherland and the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where the ashes of an unnamed soldier who gave his life for his homeland in the war of 1915-18 are buried. There is always a guard of honor. Above the chapel in the niche is a statue of Rome, and to the left and right of it is a bas-relief of the sculptor Angelo Zanelli, glorifying labor and love in the fatherland. There are fountains on both sides of the main staircase. The right fountain depicts the Tyrrhenian Sea, the left - the Adriatic.

   In the center of the ensemble stands an equestrian statue of King Victor Emmanuel II, sculptor E. Chiaradia. The massive bas-relief of the base of the statue, created by Maccagnini, personifies the main cities of Italy.

   The extensive colonnade, adorned with allegorical groups representing the regions of Italy, ends with two propylae with bronze quadrigs carrying winged Victoria.

Temple of Santa Maria in Aracheli (Temple of Our Lady of Heaven’s Altar)

   Rome is called the "city on seven hills." On one of them, Capitol Hill, the Temple of the Mother of God is located. It looks modest from the outside, but is known for its rich decoration.

Around the COLOSLEUM

   Such weather met us Colosseum

   The Colosseum is an outstanding architectural monument of Ancient Rome, the largest amphitheater of the ancient world, a symbol of the greatness and power of imperial Rome.

Initially, the Colosseum was called the Flavian Amphitheater (Latin Amphitheatrum Flavium), the current name (Latin Colosseum, Colosaeus, Italian. Colloseo) was subsequently established after it, starting from the VIII century, and came either from the colossal size of it, or from what is nearby he stood a giant statue erected by Nero in honor of himself.
   The construction of the amphitheater was begun by Emperor Vespasian after his victories in Judea. The construction was carried out for 5 years, from 75-80, and was completed in 80 by the son of the latter - Emperor Titus. The opening of the Coliseum was marked by games.

   The Flavian Amphitheater was built on a concrete foundation 13 meters thick, which could accommodate up to 87,000 spectators. For a long time, the Colosseum was for the inhabitants of Rome and visitors the main place of entertainment, such as gladiator fights, animal persecution, sea battles (Naumakhi).

   Under Emperor Makrin, he was badly damaged by fire, but was restored by decree of Alexander Sever. In 248, Emperor Philip still celebrated in it with great representations the millennium of the existence of Rome. Honorius in 405 forbade gladiatorial battles as disagreeing with the spirit of Christianity, which after Constantine the Great became the dominant religion of the Roman Empire; however, animal persecution continued to occur in the Coliseum until the death of Theodoric the Great. After that, sad times came for the Flavian amphitheater.

   The barbarian invasions brought the Flavian Amphitheater to desolation and laid the foundation for its destruction. From the eleventh century until 1132, it served as a fortress for noble Roman families, disputing each other's influence and power over fellow citizens, especially for the surnames Frangipani and Annibaldi. The latter, however, were forced to cede the Colosseum to Emperor Henry VII, who presented it to the Roman Senate and people.

   Back in 1332, the local aristocracy organized bullfights here, however, from this time on, the systematic destruction of the Coliseum began. He became a source of mining building material. Although the building as a whole was disfigured, a significant part of the amphitheater survived.

   The first to take the building under his protection was Benedict XIV (1740-58). Subsequent popes continued to take care of the preservation and strengthening of the ancient monument.

   The ancient theater is called the "Coat of Arms of Rome" is well deserved - despite the long destruction and vandalism suffered by the historical monument, it still makes an indelible impression on those who for the first time have the good fortune to see the Coliseum.

To the right of one of the entrances to the Coliseum is the Arc de Triomphe of Emperor Constantine I the Great

   The Arc de Triomphe is no less crowded

   At the top of each column are figures of Dacians

   On the north side from left to right are depicted: the emperor’s return to Rome from a military campaign, the emperor leaves the city and is welcomed by personified Via Flaminia, the emperor distributes money to the people, the emperor interrogates the captured German. On the south side (also from left to right): the German leader appears before the emperor, other prisoners, the emperor turns to the troops, the emperor sacrifices a pig, a sheep and a bull to the gods.

   "People mixed up, horses ..." This driver, apparently hoping to get customers, drove into the thick of the crowd. It cost ...

ARCH OF TITUS

   It is located at the very beginning of the ancient Sacred Road (Via Sacra), and is dedicated to the conquest of Judea and the capture of Jerusalem by Titus in 71. It has one span, arch and lining made of massive slabs of Pentelicon marble.

   The arch is decorated with large reliefs. On this - the soldiers carry on a stretcher items captured in the Jerusalem temple: a menorah, trumpets and an altar.
   Here is the exit to the Forum from the side of the Coliseum.
   Via Sacra (Via Sacra), or the Sacred Road, is the place of triumphal processions of the Republic and the Empire. The triumphal procession began on the Field of Mars and, welcomed by the people, went through the whole city to the Forum, where it ended at the Capitol.

   Church of Santa Francesca Romana
   The Roman Forum was once the commercial, political, and religious center of the Roman Republic. The area was filled with majestic and magnificent temples, palaces, and shops, where people from all over the world crowded. Today it is a series of ruins and marble fragments with scattered collapsing columns. And although it is already difficult to imagine all that former splendor, it still looks impressive. Especially when you take into account the fact that the ruins are nine hundred years old (from approximately the 5th century BC to the 4th century AD). And take into account that restoration work is underway

   Along the Sacred Road and next to the fence at the Forum are "warriors". You can take a picture with them (for money).

   Be that as it may, with costumes these modern legionnaires and gladiators contribute to the reconstruction of the era

   And grass sprouts through the ruins, flowers bloom

   Aqueduct
A feature of the economic activity of the Romans was the attention they paid to the creation of modern infrastructure at that time. It was very important to provide drinking and household water to a growing urban population, as well as numerous public baths. For this purpose, aqueducts were built, and a sewage system was used to divert dirty water, based on which the channel network of Cloak Maxim, originally created to drain swamps, was used.

   Next, we drove some segment of the path (a picture through the bus window)

   And it is raining ... And we are walking - through the streets of Rome

   What a Rome without Fiat and artistic natures!

   Cafe - at every step. And the rain is not scary!

   And here, the devices were nevertheless removed from the tables

Alberto Sordi Gallery (shopping center)

   Still, in rainy weather, a cup of coffee is better to drink under the roof

Column of Marcus Aurelius

   Monument to Marcus Aurelius is a triumphal column, built in 176-193 on the model of the column of Trajan

Pantheon / Pantheon

   Pantheon in Rome, on the Field of Mars, in 27-25 years. BC e. erected at his own expense the Roman consul Mark Vipsanius Agrippa, son-in-law of the emperor Augustus. According to legend, from this place, which in ancient times was called the “goat swamp” (Latin Palus Caprae), Romulus, the founder of the Eternal City, was ascended to heaven by the god Mars. One of the most famous, most impressive and best-preserved structures of ancient Rome, the “Temple of All Gods” in Rome, the Pantheon is a monument to the centric-domed architecture of the heyday of ancient Rome.

   The pantheon consists of sixteen Corinthian columns ten meters high, supporting a roof with a triangular pediment.

   In the dome of the Pantheon - a hole from where on a clear day you can see the blue sky, and at night the stars

   The place under the dome is fenced so that no one slips - rain water penetrated here

   Many outstanding people are buried in the Pantheon. Tomb of Raphael