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 70, fell off the wall at around 21.50, according to Italian news reports.
Emergency medical services and firefighters forced open a gate outside the ancient landmark, 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 local media speculating that the man may have fallen after leaning over too far to take a selfie.
