Special guided tours for visually impaired at Rome's Pantheon

The Pantheon in Rome, originally built in 27 BC by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa and rebuilt by Emperor Hadrian between 118 and 125 AD, now hosts 'Ad occhi chiusi, il Pantheon attraverso i sensi' (With Closed Eyes, the Pantheon Through the Senses), a project offering guided tours designed for visually impaired visitors. The initiative, which began in December 2023 on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, returns on February 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM and will become a monthly event. The tours are open to visually impaired individuals, their companions, and anyone interested in a sensory exploration of the monument. The project is a collaboration between the Pantheon's director Gabriella Musto and the Sant'Alessio – Margherita di Savoia institute, which specializes in rehabilitation and social inclusion for the visually impaired. The Pantheon, donated to Pope Boniface IV in 609 AD and consecrated as Santa Maria ad Martyres, remains a top tourist destination, achieving record revenues and attendance despite the introduction of an entrance fee last summer.