Temple of Venus and Roma
Temple of Venus and Roma
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Rui_F74
Santo Tirso, Portugal18,370 contributions
Jun 2023
Next to the entrance to the Roman Forum, if we turn right to visit the museum that contains archaeological objects found in the surrounding area, after passing this place we enter what would be the interior of the temple dedicated to the goddesses Venus and Rome.
It was built between 121 and 141, during the time of Emperor Hadrian (76-138), and underwent some restoration work over time.
What we see today are some ruins, columns, what appears to be the altar area and a wall on the right side. The floor appears to be a more recent restoration.
You can see that it would be a large temple and one of the largest and most important in the Roman Forum.
It was built between 121 and 141, during the time of Emperor Hadrian (76-138), and underwent some restoration work over time.
What we see today are some ruins, columns, what appears to be the altar area and a wall on the right side. The floor appears to be a more recent restoration.
You can see that it would be a large temple and one of the largest and most important in the Roman Forum.
Written 27 August 2023
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom11,299 contributions
Jun 2022
This is one of the more substantial temple ruins in the Roman Forum.
The Emperor Hadrian, who dabbled in design and fancied himself as something of an amateur architect, sketched out the building himself. Construction started in 121AD, finishing in 141AD.
It is located at the Colosseum/Constantine’s Arch end of the Forum.
Even though the remains are pretty sizeable, what you see here is in fact only half a temple.
Originally this was a two-sided temple - two temples standing back-to-back.
One housed a giant statue of Venus Felix (goddess of fertility and prosperity) facing the Colosseum.
The other held an equally large statue of the goddess, Roma (protector of Rome), looking out in the opposite direction, over the Forum and facing the Capitoline Hill.
Of the two, only the Temple of Venus survived.
The best view of the temple is from the upper levels of the Colosseum, looking down over it. It is easily identified by the diamond patterned apse (which is where the statue of Venus once stood).
From inside the Forum, what you see are the remaining row of red and grey Egyptian marble columns that formed the sides of the temple. White marble Corinthian capitals once topped the colossal columns.
We were curious about a row of what looked like crudely made dug-out shelters below the temple (on the Colosseum side). We later found out that these were storage chambers, built to hold equipment and machinery used in the staging of the Colosseum displays and gladiatorial games.
NOTE: Entry to the forum is included in the combo Colosseum/Roman Forum/Palatine Hill ticket.
The Emperor Hadrian, who dabbled in design and fancied himself as something of an amateur architect, sketched out the building himself. Construction started in 121AD, finishing in 141AD.
It is located at the Colosseum/Constantine’s Arch end of the Forum.
Even though the remains are pretty sizeable, what you see here is in fact only half a temple.
Originally this was a two-sided temple - two temples standing back-to-back.
One housed a giant statue of Venus Felix (goddess of fertility and prosperity) facing the Colosseum.
The other held an equally large statue of the goddess, Roma (protector of Rome), looking out in the opposite direction, over the Forum and facing the Capitoline Hill.
Of the two, only the Temple of Venus survived.
The best view of the temple is from the upper levels of the Colosseum, looking down over it. It is easily identified by the diamond patterned apse (which is where the statue of Venus once stood).
From inside the Forum, what you see are the remaining row of red and grey Egyptian marble columns that formed the sides of the temple. White marble Corinthian capitals once topped the colossal columns.
We were curious about a row of what looked like crudely made dug-out shelters below the temple (on the Colosseum side). We later found out that these were storage chambers, built to hold equipment and machinery used in the staging of the Colosseum displays and gladiatorial games.
NOTE: Entry to the forum is included in the combo Colosseum/Roman Forum/Palatine Hill ticket.
Written 1 April 2023
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Pete
Fredericksburg, VA1,200 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
When you are on the upper level of the Coliseum, if you look out across the Piazza, you can see some great views of The Temple of Venus and Roma. (Goddess of Love). I have seen many other photos from here that are almost identical to mine. Pope John Paul 2 decided to take advantage of the locale of this Temple for Good Friday ceremonies in Catholicism. It’s difficult to miss this monument.
Written 28 June 2019
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CTS_Knows
Sarasota, FL2,386 contributions
Jun 2019
Built around 135 AD this structure is in amazing condition. We first saw it from the inside of the Colosseum on a nearby hill. It is at the entrance to Palatine Hill on the way to the Forum. The side that faces The Colosseum was dedicated to Venus and the back side is for Goddess Roma.
Written 31 August 2019
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Vicktoria5
Lincolnshire, UK55 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
This is the best view in the house to get a picture of the Colosseum. Brilliant photo backdrop. Get there early to avoid the crowds. We went to this after we visited the Colosseum. Very lucky to have such good weather too!
Written 8 April 2018
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The Spanish Steps Apartment
Rome, Italy34,283 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
The ancient temples of Venus and Rome once stood back to back, overlooking the Roman Forum and the Colosseum. Little remains today -- the curved niche where a statue of a goddess once stood, with its intricate brickwork, and two sets of giant columns. The view of the Colosseum from the area in front of the temple is terrific.
Written 3 October 2016
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ColsM260
Kendal, UK65 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
We recently visited the Temple of Venus and Rome which is situated directly opposite the colosseum. Small queue and fee for entry and plenty to see!
In Fact the best place to view the colosseum from too if you don't want to wait in the long queues!
Does not disappoint! Would definitely recommend to visit.
In Fact the best place to view the colosseum from too if you don't want to wait in the long queues!
Does not disappoint! Would definitely recommend to visit.
Written 14 August 2016
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Brad
Hong Kong, China1,76,141 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
The Temple of Venus and Roma was built between 135-141 AD by Emperor Hadrian and is thought to have been the largest temple in Rome for many centuries. The temple was dedicated to Venus and Roma (mother to the city).
Located between Colosseo and the Arc of Titus, this temple seems to have been the subject of much admiration and was considered one of the great buildings of Rome during its time. Unfortunately, it was destroyed during an earthquake in the 9th century. By 850, Pope Leo IV had a church built upon the grounds of the ancient temple.
Today, there remains very little to see beyond a portion of standing wall and section of inner dome of the ancient Temple of Venus and Rome. You can see this from the east, in the direction of the Colosseum. Just have a brief look as you are approaching the Roman Forum. Then ready yourself for trove of ancient sites and ruins you will see as you pass the nearby Arc of Titus.
Located between Colosseo and the Arc of Titus, this temple seems to have been the subject of much admiration and was considered one of the great buildings of Rome during its time. Unfortunately, it was destroyed during an earthquake in the 9th century. By 850, Pope Leo IV had a church built upon the grounds of the ancient temple.
Today, there remains very little to see beyond a portion of standing wall and section of inner dome of the ancient Temple of Venus and Rome. You can see this from the east, in the direction of the Colosseum. Just have a brief look as you are approaching the Roman Forum. Then ready yourself for trove of ancient sites and ruins you will see as you pass the nearby Arc of Titus.
Written 17 May 2015
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SEs
London, UK25,868 contributions
You must visit this part of the ruins of Rome and spend some time.Nothing much is standing but worth the visit for history.
Written 27 April 2015
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia56,018 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This is believed to be the largest temple in Ancient Rome.
Its location is on Velian Hill, between the Roman Forum Romanum and the Colosseum.
It was built to dedicate Venus Felix.
Its location is on Velian Hill, between the Roman Forum Romanum and the Colosseum.
It was built to dedicate Venus Felix.
Written 6 January 2024
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My ticket to the Colosseum is at 4pm, will I be able to wall around and check out the temple of venus while I wait to go into the Colosseum at 4pm?
Written 13 May 2019
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