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Perhaps the most noted feature of the Pantheon in Roma is its characteristic oculus -- the round aperture in its roof that admits sunshine when it shines and rain when it rains. On the day we visited, the admission was most definitely sunshine.
Another notable feature of the Pantheon is the distinction between its exterior (not shown) and its interior. The outside is is a rather severe state of decrepitude, while the interior is -- well, as you see it. This being our first time to the Pantheon, we were rather shocked at approaching its rearward side, only to be shocked into silence once we meandered around the perimeter and gained entrance.
For an Irish imitation, q.v. the pantheon of dublin
Handpainted polymer clay. The cover slides to the side when the pendant is held up by the handle. This Oculus reveals an original drawing of a tree with an amber tone background.
Having passed this impressive brick neo-Byzantine/Romanesque mini basilica of a Catholic church previously I was keen for a closer look. It was designed by G.B.Cox of Birmingham and built between 1938-42 on a cruciform plan with a highly individual central tower. The south west door yielded and led into a narrow narthex, beyond which the clean light simplicity of the Italian-Romanesque interior beckoned. Some colour is added to this attractive space by the tall thin clerestorey windows that illustrate the ten commandments and look like they could be the work of Edward Nuttgens. This fine glass continues in the triple window of the north transept but at this moment a lady appeared from the sacristy with keys preparing to imminently lock up, so my remaining photos had to be rushed (with poor results alas).
Return to the Western world! We spend one month in Croatia, and sample the joys of Central Europe by the Adriatic Sea.
Zagreb is thoroughly modern and beautiful, with a livelier local crowd, fresh markets, and more hidden gems than Prague or Budapest.
The Plitvice Lakes are one of the most awesome national parks we have visited so far.
Dubrovnik is like stepping back into the 1400s, all rocky hillside, stone streets, towering city walls, and Mediterranean blue sea.
Split is Croatia's second city, perched on the sea and built around the Roman ruins of Diocletian's Palace. We would love to come back here.
Read more about our travels at www.circumnavacation.com!