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tourists inside Pantheon

Piazza della Rotonda, Rome view map

The main altar of the church is opposite the entrance, and the original 7th-century icon of the Madonna and Child can be seen above it. This was previously dated to the 13th century, but the 7th-century original was recently recovered under layers of overpainting. It is a rare survival of an icon from a period when they were a common feature in Roman churches. The apse is decorated with a golden mosaic featuring crosses. http://www.sacred-destinations.com/italy/rome-pantheon

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Dave Hein09-Nov-2010 10:02
Very nice shot in a VERY difficult location!
Tom Briggs08-Nov-2010 00:58
Fantastic shot and treatment, Long ... almost like HDR ... v
Dallas Hyatt08-Nov-2010 00:15
So cool! Fantastic moment in time you've captured here.
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