Lalrp.org: 
ROME — Vacationers in Rome trying out the Pantheon, Italy’s most-visited cultural web site, will quickly be charged a 5-euro ($5.28) entrance price beneath an settlement signed Thursday by Italian tradition and church officers.
Tradition Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano mentioned the transfer was a matter of “good sense.” The introduction of an entrance price comes 5 years after a earlier authorities shelved plans to begin charging guests 2 euros.
Proceeds will probably be cut up, with the tradition ministry receiving 70% and the Rome diocese 30%, officers mentioned.
The monumental domed construction, initially an historic temple, final yr attracted 60,803 guests, topping the Colosseum’s 38,360. The Pantheon was remodeled right into a church in 609, referred to as the Basilica of St. Mary and the Martyrs, and Mass is usually celebrated there.
Below the brand new plan, guests beneath 25 years of age will probably be charged 2 euros. Entrance will probably be free to Rome residents, minors, individuals attending Mass and personnel of the basilica, amongst others.
No date was given for the introduction of the price, as officers work out technical particulars. Presently, entrance is free and reservations are required on weekends and public holidays.
