04/19/2024
The Pantheon in Rome, not just an ancient marvel, but also the holder of the "World's Largest Unreinforced Concrete Dome" title for a whopping 1900 years—and counting! Talk about setting a record that’s hard to beat. It’s like the Pantheon looked at modern architects saying, “Top that, future people!” And let’s not overlook its party trick: every 21st of April, on Rome’s birthday (because every city deserves a cake, or at least some sunlight), the sun lines up perfectly with the oculus—basically the building’s eye—and blasts a beam of light right through the front door. It’s the Pantheon’s way of throwing the most exclusive solar-powered bash in honor of Rome, no RSVP needed.