STARTT Opens New Archaeological Entrance Behind Rome's Pantheon
The first phase of a project aimed at providing public access to the archaeological sites behind Rome's Pantheon has been completed by the Italian architecture firm STARTT. This initiative, known as Pantheon – Micro Architectures for Archaeology, is backed by the Italian Ministry of Culture and is part of a program that began in 2019. Visitors can now enter through a new access point at the Pozzo del Diavolo, situated behind the Rotunda, which opens up areas of the building's archaeological structure that were previously off-limits. Originally constructed by Emperor Hadrian, the Pantheon stands as a significant symbol of Greek culture and Roman engineering. STARTT's design emphasizes micro-architectures to enhance visitor engagement while maintaining the site's historical authenticity.
Key facts
- STARTT designed a new entrance to the archaeological areas behind the Pantheon in Rome.
- The project is titled Pantheon – Micro Architectures for Archaeology.
- It was promoted by the Italian Ministry of Culture.
- The program of interventions began in 2019.
- The new entrance is located at the Pozzo del Diavolo behind the Rotunda.
- Previously, these areas were reserved for technical functions.
- The Pantheon was built by Emperor Hadrian.
- The Pantheon is a symbol of the Roman Empire and combines Greek culture and Roman technique.
Entities
Artists
- Emperor Hadrian
- Simone Capra
- Alessandro Penso
- Stefano Boeri
- Serena Mignatti
- Thom Yorke
- Dajana Roncione
Institutions
- STARTT
- Italian Ministry of Culture
- Basilica of Neptune
- Basilica of Santa Maria ad Martyres
- Directorate of National Museums of the city of Rome
- Stefano Boeri Interiors
- Dezeen
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Pantheon
- Pozzo del Diavolo
- Rotunda
- Devil's Moat
- Colosseum