Temple of Venus and Rome
The Temple of Venus and Roma, located in the Roman Forum, is one of the most grandiose and imposing temples of ancient Rome. Its construction began in 121 AD at the behest of Emperor Hadrian, a lover of art and architecture, and was completed by Emperor Antoninus Pius in 141 AD. The temple is dedicated […]
Temple of Saturn
The Temple of Saturn, located in the Roman Forum, is one of the oldest and most revered places of worship in Rome. Its construction, dating back to the very early years of the Republic, took place in 497 BC, although sources are not unanimous on this date. Some scholars attribute the consecration of the temple […]
Temple of Romulus
The Temple of the Divine Romulus, located in the Roman Forum, is one of the most enigmatic and fascinating buildings of ancient Rome. Erected by Emperor Maxentius in the early 4th century AD, the temple was dedicated to his son Valerius Romulus, who died prematurely in 309 AD and was later deified. The structure, built […]
Temple of Portuno
The Temple of Portunus, located in the heart of the Forum Boarium in Rome, is a precious example of Roman Republican architecture. Built between the 2nd and 1st century BC, the temple is dedicated to Portunus, the god of ports, keys, and gates. Its location near Rome’s first commercial port, the Portus Tiberinus, emphasizes its […]
Temple of Hercules Victor
The Temple of Hercules Victor, located in Piazza della Bocca della Verità in Rome, is one of the oldest monuments in the city, dating back to 120 BC. This circular temple, often confused in the past with the Temple of Vesta because of its shape, is an extraordinary example of Roman architecture with strong Greek […]
Temple of Castor and Pollux (or of the Dioscuri)
The Temple of Concord, located in the Roman Forum, is one of the most significant buildings of ancient Rome, both for its historical importance and its architecture. Built for the first time in 367 BC by Lucius Furius Camillus, the temple was dedicated to the goddess Concordia to commemorate the reconciliation between patricians and plebeians, […]
Temple of Apollo Sosiano
The Temple of Apollo Sosiano, located in the Campus Martius in Rome, represents an extraordinary example of the fusion between Roman architecture and Greek influences. Its origins date back to the 5th century BC, when it was initially dedicated to Apollo Medicus in response to a plague that had struck Rome. The version of the […]
Temple of Antoninus and Faustina
The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, located in the Roman Forum, is one of the most imposing and well-preserved buildings of antiquity. Built in 141 AD by Emperor Antoninus Pius in honor of his deceased wife Faustina, the temple was later dedicated to the emperor himself after his death in 161 AD. The structure represents […]
Temple of Hadrian
The Temple of Hadrian, located in Piazza di Pietra in Rome, is a monument of extraordinary historical and architectural importance. Built in 145 AD by Emperor Antoninus Pius, the temple was dedicated to the memory of his father-in-law, Emperor Hadrian, one of the most famous and respected emperors in Roman history. The temple originally stood […]
Temple of Divus Claudius
The Temple of the Divine Claudius, located on the Caelian Hill in Rome, is one of the most significant monuments of ancient Rome, dedicated to Emperor Claudius after his death and deification. Its construction began under the direction of Claudius’ wife, Agrippina, immediately after his death in 54 AD. However, the temple underwent numerous changes […]
