nd5524

Hello Everyone,

I will be visiting Rome in Mid-June and have some questions to ask.

1) How long does it usually take to get inside of the Pantheon in summertime? Are lines usually really long and how fast do they move?
2) Do you believe that seeing Gesu, Pantheon, and Sant' Igancio di Loyola is possible in one day. I will walk around this vicinity on that day, so I was wondering if I can make it to all three before they close at around 7:30 PM.

steviegene

When we were in Rome, we made a point of visiting the most popular attractions first on our itinerary for the day. For example, getting to the Colosseum when it opened so we didn't have to wait in line to get in.
I don't know what the lines would be like at the Pantheon, but I'm guessing if you get there first thing you shouldn't have a problem. Then move onto your other destinations, which are a bit less popular.

cruiseluv

I have visited the Pantheon, many, many times and I have never found a line. Most of those times were on peak tourist season.

nd5524

Thanks cruiseluv and steviegene. I will definitely consider your suggestions steviegene.

petunia0409

You can see those sights in half a day - we live in Rome and I have never seen a line at the Pantheon. If you are fans of St. Ignatius you can visit the rooms where he lived - and a very unique brother pazzo chapel. I think you could include this and do it in a morning.

nd5524

Really? How exciting! Okay, I will add Sant' Andrea della Valle and a stroll to Piazza Navona. Okay, so that should complete my first day in Rome!

TDudette

If poss and of interest, Palazzo Pamphilf is in that general area and has rooms to wow. Check days and times for it though. Also, many churches have siesta time so arrange your schedule accordingly!

Marija

At 5:30 you can witness the special ceremonies at Gesu:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/14/ar...yt&oref=slogin

It's an entirely "canned" operation with recorded music, prayers, etc.

StCirq

I've never seen a line at the Pantheon, but every time I've been there it was so jam packed with people it was really hard to see anything inside. The last time was at the end of October, so it was exactly high season. I'd go early in the day. The Pantheon also has a maddening habit of being closed at random times. It took me four visits to Rome to get inside it.

StCirq

That should read "it wasn't exactly high season."

nd5524

Thanks everyone

nytraveler

Every time I've been to the Pantheon it's packed - but seem a little less so the one day we were there about 10 am. but I have never seen a line to get in. (Caveat: these trips were May or June - not August.)

J62

San Andrea della Valle is right near the Campo dei Fiori - right on the main road & on the way from the Pantheon to the Campo. If you're in the area it's easy to stop in. It's a pretty church but not one that stands out like Gesu. Last time there I found it somewhat stuffy inside so didn't stay for long. (apartment was right around the corner)

Gesu is not more than 500m away from S. Andrea. Depending on the time of day the lighting in Gesu can be quite spectacular. Sunlight angling in through the windows is beautiful.

Sant' Igancio di Loyola is on the walk from Pantheon to Trevi. I don't think I've ever been inside.

Bottom line is that all 3 are very close, and in the typical historic center/walking district. As Petunia said you can see all 3 of those churches in + the Pantheon & more in 1/2 day.

nd5524

Perfect, I will plan accordingly. Thanks J62 for all of those details!

daveesl

If the Pantheon is open, getting there around 9am, in many cases, allows you to enjoy it with very few people.

A couple of very special churches are Sant'Andrea della Fratte, near the Spanish Steps and Santa Maria Vittoria, about 5 blocks away from Termini. Fratte holds the last 2 Bernini angels, not placed on the Bridge of Angels. Vittoria holds Bernini's "Ecstasy of St. Theresa". Also, Michelangelo's Santa Maria degli Angeli y Martyri, across from Termini, is amazing.