The Oldest Door Still in Use: Pantheon’s Bronze Entrance, Rome, Italy
The Pantheon in Rome, one of the best-preserved monuments of ancient Rome, houses a remarkable artifact—the **bronze doors** of its entrance. These magnificent doors, measuring about 7.5 meters tall and 1.5 meters thick, have stood the test of time for nearly **1,900 years**, making them the **oldest doors still in use today**.
Cast in bronze during Emperor **Hadrian’s reign** (circa 115 AD), these doors were part of his ambitious reconstruction of the Pantheon, transforming it into the architectural masterpiece we see today. Originally serving as an entrance to a temple dedicated to all Roman gods, the massive doors have since witnessed Rome’s evolution through centuries of empires, religions, and revolutions.
While modifications have been made over time to reinforce their structure, the doors themselves retain their ancient craftsmanship. Their intricate design, combined with the Pantheon’s iconic dome, showcases the engineering ingenuity and artistic excellence of ancient Rome.
The Pantheon continues to serve as a **church, tomb, and historical landmark**, and these bronze doors remain a functional and symbolic gateway, connecting the modern world with the grandeur of antiquity.
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Josh Gordon and Gaby Hernandez on the west side of Manhattan, where they bought a one-bedroom in a co-op after a long search.Amir Hamja for The New York Times
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