Pantheon

The Pantheon was one of Rome's oldest, and most famous Catholic churches. It was built in 31 BC by Marcus Agrippa after the Battle of Actium. Later, it was restored to it's current form by the emperor Hadrian, however, retaining Agrippa's original inscription and dedication. It was used to commemorate the Roman gods and godesses originally, but was converted into a church by Pope Boniface IV in 609. Both the name and style form of the building have resulted in similar churches in Europe, most notably a second Pantheon in Paris. In 1503, Pope Alexander VI and his son, Cesare Borgia, paraded through the city, escorted by Papal Guards when they were ambushed by a number of Assassins outside the church.