Pantheon Facts: What's The Difference Between The Paris Pantheon and The Roman Pantheon?

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Yes, there are two famous Pantheons that you can visit in Europe — one in Paris and one in Rome — but they were both constructed for very different reasons, and were built hundreds of years apart.

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The History of The Covered Passageways in Paris

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If you are anything like me, one of your favourite things about travelling is finding those spots that transport you back in time, and for just a moment you can pretend that you are part of the era that gave birth to artistic genius, architectural marvels, or mysterious cultures.

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Exploring The Empire of Death: Your Guide to The Paris Catacombs

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After taking 130 spiraling steps 20 meters below the streets of Paris, I found myself on the verge of my very first panic attack.

I had never felt the fear of claustrophobia before, but I was pretty sure that it was the reason why I couldn’t catch my breath.

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