An ancient 2nd-century Roman temple with a revolutionary unreinforced concrete dome—still the world's largest—featuring a central oculus opening to the sky and a classical portico with Corinthian columns. Since AD 609, it has functioned as a Catholic church and remains one of the best-preserved Roman buildings, visited by millions annually for its architectural innovation and historical significance.
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