Man fell from a height of seven metres off Pantheon perimeter wall.
An investigation is under way after a Japanese tourist fell to his death from the perimeter wall of the Pantheon in Rome, a drop of about seven metres, on Friday night.
The man, aged 69, fell off the wall to the rear of the ancient landmark at around 21.50.
Emergency medical services and firefighters forced open a gate on Via della Palombella, however rescue efforts were unsuccessful and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The cause of the tragedy is unknown, with some local media speculating that the man may have fallen after suddenly becoming ill or leaning over too far to take a selfie.
AloJapan.com