Rione X Campitelli in Roma in Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Latium, Rome, Italy — Central Italy (Tyrrhenian Coast)

Tempio di Vespasiano / Temple of Vespasian

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2023

1. Tempio di Vespasiano / Temple of Vespasian Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Fu edificato nel 79 d.C. da Tito e Domiziano in onore del padre Vespasiano (69-79 d.C.). Restano tre belle colonne angolari, con parte dell'architrave, decorato con oggetti sacrificali, rosette e fogliami. Nel fregio sono scolpite le insegne sacerdotali del pontefice massimo, carica di cui era insignito Vespasiano come imperatore. L'iscrizione ricorda i restauri effettuati dagli imperatori Settimio Severo (193-211 d.C.) e Caracalla (211-217 d.C.). Il tempio fu riportato alla luce dall'architetto Valadier nel 1811.

English:
The temple was built in AD 79 by Titus and Domitian in honour of their father Vespasian (AD 69-79). Three fine corner columns survive with part of the architrave, decorated with sacrificial objects, rosettes and leaves. The carved frieze depicts the symbols of the High Priest, the post which Vespasian had held as emperor. The inscription records the temple's restoration by the emperors Septimius Severus (AD 193-211) and Caracalla (AD 211-217). The temple was excavated by the architect Valadier in 1811.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology

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• Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 79 CE.

Location. 41° 53.555′ N, 12° 29.04′ E. Marker is in Roma, Lazio (Latium, Rome), in Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale. It is in Rione X Campitelli. Marker is on Via Sacra. The marker is located south of the Arch of Septimius Severus in the Roman Forum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roma, Lazio 00186, Italy. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veduta di Campo Vaccino / View of Campo Vaccino (a few steps from this marker); Portico Degli dei Consenti / Portico of the Harmonious Gods (a few steps from this marker); Tempio della Concordia / Temple of Concord (within shouting distance of this marker); Tempio di Saturno / Temple of Saturn (within shouting distance of this marker); Vico Iugario / Vicus Iugarius (within shouting distance of this marker); Miliarium Aureum / Golden Milestone (within shouting distance of this marker); Veduta del Tempio Detto della Concordia / View of the So-called Temple of Concord (within shouting distance of this marker); Volcanal (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roma.

More about this marker. The marker is located in the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo (Roman Forum Archaeological Park) and it does require an entry

The view of the Temple of Vespasian and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2023

2. The view of the Temple of Vespasian and Marker

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Also see . . .
1. Parco Archeologico del Colosseo. Roma Turismo (Submitted on August 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

2. Temple of Vespasian and Titus. Wikipedia

The Temple of Vespasian and Titus (Latin: Templum divi Vespasiani, Italian: Tempio di Vespasiano) is located in Rome at the western end of the Roman Forum between the Temple of Concordia and the Temple of Saturn. It is dedicated to the deified Vespasian and his son, the deified Titus. It was begun by Titus in 79 after Vespasian's death and Titus's succession. Titus’ brother, Domitian, completed and dedicated the temple to Titus and Vespasian in approximately 87.

(Submitted on August 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The three columns of the Temple of Vespasian image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2023

3. The three columns of the Temple of Vespasian

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.