Temple of Venus and Roma
Temple of Venus and Roma
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia50,430 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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Mairwen1
United Kingdom9,563 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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Malgorzata
12,113 contributions
May 2019
The temple of Venus and Rome was the largest known temple of ancient Rome. Located in the eastern part of the Roman Forum, it occupied all the space between the basilica of Maxentius and the Colosseum. It was dedicated to the goddesses Venus Felix and Roma Aeterna. The architect of the temple was the emperor Hadrian himself. The construction, started in 121 and finished in 141 . In 625 the ruin of the temple began, whose roof was removed by Pope Honorius I to reuse its materials in the ancient basilica of San Pietro in Vaticano. In the 9th century an earthquake destroyed the temple. Really awesome. Required to enter the Roman Forum to get the best view. Amazing views and such a relaxed placed to walk around. The best views of the Colosseum . Recommended to visit.
Written 20 April 2020
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Orkho
Hopeman, UK807 contributions
Sept 2019
This temple dedicated to the Goddesses Venus and Roma is located near the Colosseum and the Arco di Constantino. Another wonderful attraction in Rome.
Written 18 September 2019
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CTS_Knows
Sarasota, FL2,524 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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Peter H
Fredericksburg, VA973 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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Christopher H
Parrish, FL218 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
The Temple of Venus can best be viewed from the Colosseum, but walking around provides you how dramatic it was during the pinnacle of the Roman Empire. This is a must see if you are anywhere near the Colosseum and take your time walking all around the vicinity. Rome on.
Written 14 March 2019
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MalcH
Loughborough, UK2,757 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
The temple itself is large, very much a ruin but with nice gardens that give the most fabulous views looking across to the Colosseum. We were literally the only ones there when we visited (early morning) and in that respect a very peaceful spot away from the crowds who seem to ignore this little part of the ancient forum.
Written 23 January 2019
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nellielim
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia4,110 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
The Temple of Venus and Roma was the largest temple in ancient Rome. Located in the Roman Forum near the Colosseum, it was constructed by Emperor Hadrian and dedicated to the goddesses Venus Felix and Roma Aeterna. A few giant columns are all that are left of this once massive temple.
Written 12 December 2018
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SoCalOregonian
Murrieta, CA10,390 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
This temple, within the Roman Forum, stands on the ancient hill of Velia, near the entrance to the Forum. Adriano opened the temples in 135 AD. The portion of the temple that faces the Colosseo was the temple, which worshiped Venus. The portion that faces the forum worshiped Roma. Best views are from the Colosseum
Written 26 June 2018
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