Little can be said about Rome that hasn’t been said before. It’s the city of seven hills, the “capital of the world,” and la Città Eterna, the Eternal City. Rome – Roma in Italian – needs no introduction. For almost three millennia the city has withstood the test of time, braving natural disaster, inner strife, and multiple wars to emerge glorious and indomitable. There is something unique about Rome and its rich history, and today it conveys a paradoxical blend of old and new that promises to enchant even the most stoic visitor.

At the core of this legendary Italian city sits the Pantheon Center. Appropriately named, the Center is located at Via del Pantheon 57, a mere stone’s throw from the magnificent structure itself. The Pantheon, built in 125 AD under the reign of Emperor Hadrian, is the best preserved of all Roman buildings. Originally built as a temple to the seven deities of Ancient Rome, it is now used as a Christian church, epitomizing the distinctive dichotomy that continues to define Rome today.

With the Pantheon Center as their home base, students have the entire historic center of Rome at their fingertips. The Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna, Campo dei Fiori, and Piazza Navona are all within a few minutes' walk, and the Coliseum and Vatican City are just a couple of metro stops away. This quarter of the city combines the greatest achievements of ancient Rome with the architecture of the later Renaissance and Baroque periods, and the neighborhood is abundant in artistic and cultural riches. Nestled in such a vibrant neighborhood, the Pantheon Center is a place where history is practically imbibed.