What is the oldest Roman building still standing?

The Pantheon of Rome is regarded as the oldest building in the world still in use (even if it is dedicated to a different deity these days). It is truly a national treasure of Italy - it is considered the best preserved ancient Roman monument and the most copied.



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More than 2,000 years after the temple was built, the majestic building and other Roman concrete structures like the Colosseum and aqueducts continue to stand tall. In contrast, modern concrete can crumble in just decades. So how did the ancient Romans do it?

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Roman Fort Ruins can be found on Noble Street and the Roman Fort Gate along London Wall. The rest of the remains can be seen via a Museum of London Tour.

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Colchester: Oldest Recorded Settlement in England Colchester in Essex, England, considers itself the oldest recorded settlement in England. It also served as England's first capital. There may have been a settlement sometime between 400 and 500 BCE, and the first century CE played host to the Romans.

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Canterbury Cathedral
  • Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent, is one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England. ...
  • Founded in 597, the cathedral was completely rebuilt between 1070 and 1077.


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