The Pantheon, centre of the circle
The Pantheon is open every day from 9am to 7pm; since 1 July 2026 the ticket costs €7 (free for under-18s and on the first Sunday of the month, see the page). Allow 30 to 45 minutes. Come at opening time to see the oculus almost without crowds.
2 or 3 minutes on foot
- Santa Maria sopra Minerva: Rome's only Gothic church, with a Michelangelo Christ and the tomb of Fra Angelico; free entry, see the Santa Maria sopra Minerva page.
- Caffè Sant'Eustachio and Tazza d'Oro: the two reference cafés, at the counter.
- Sant'Ignazio: a Baroque church famous for its painted false dome and Andrea Pozzo's ceiling, free.
5 minutes on foot
- Piazza Navona: the former stadium of Domitian turned Baroque square, with Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers; see Piazza Navona.
- San Luigi dei Francesi: three Caravaggio paintings in the Contarelli Chapel, free entry.
- Sant'Agostino: Caravaggio's Madonna of the Pilgrims, free.
- Palazzo Altemps and the Museo di Roma: annexes of the national Roman museum, to check on the official site.
7 to 10 minutes on foot
- Church of the Gesù: mother church of the Jesuits, see Church of the Gesù.
- Doria Pamphilj Gallery, via del Corso: a private collection with Velázquez and Caravaggio; see Doria Pamphilj Gallery.
- Largo Argentina: an archaeological pit where the Curia of Pompey stood, see Largo Argentina.
- Campo de' Fiori: market in the morning and lively in the evening, see Campo de' Fiori.
A 2-hour loop
- Pantheon at opening time.
- Santa Maria sopra Minerva and Sant'Ignazio.
- Coffee at the counter.
- San Luigi dei Francesi and Sant'Agostino.
- Piazza Navona.
- Largo Argentina and Campo de' Fiori.
Dress code and etiquette
Churches require appropriate dress (shoulders and knees covered): see dress code in churches. Churches often close between noon and 3:30 or 4pm: check the hours.
Where to eat
To sit down without being trapped: where to eat near the Pantheon.
Summary table
| Place | Walk from the Pantheon | Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria sopra Minerva | 2 minutes | Free |
| Sant'Ignazio | 3 minutes | Free |
| San Luigi dei Francesi | 4 minutes | Free |
| Piazza Navona | 5 minutes | Open |
| Gesù | 8 minutes | Free |
| Doria Pamphilj Gallery | 8 minutes | Paid |
| Largo Argentina | 10 minutes | Paid |
Approximate distances; hours and prices noted in October 2026, to be confirmed on the official sites. For the nearby fountain, see the Trevi Fountain.
