Dozens of tourists wait in line to visit the majestic Roman Pantheon in the historic heart of Rome - Fotografia de stock

Rome, Italy, September 07 -- Dozens of tourists wait in line to visit the majestic Roman Pantheon, in the historic and imperial heart of the Eternal City. Built in 27 BC by the Consul Marco Vispanio Agrippa for the emperor Augustus and dedicated to all the Roman divinities, the majestic Pantheon is one of the best preserved Roman structures in the world. Currently owned by the Italian state, this Roman temple preserves the remains of some Italian royalty and the Renaissance painter Raphael. In 1980 the historic center of Rome was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Image in high definition format.