Rione X Campitelli in Roma in Cittΰ metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Latium, Rome, Italy — Central Italy (Tyrrhenian Coast)
Atrium Vestae
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Hall of Vesta
Photographed by James Hulse, March 4, 2024
1. Atrium Vestae / Hall of Vesta Marker
Poco prima che i galli conquistassero Roma, si udμ uscire dal bosco sacro di Vesta, quello che, dai piedi del Palatino, scende verso la Via Nuova, una voce che ammoniva di rifare le mura e le porte; se non si provvedeva, poteva anche succedere che Roma fosse conquistata...
Cicerone, Della Divinazione, I, 101
...Just before the Gauls conquered Rome, a voice was heard coming from the sacred grove of Vesta, which lies at the foot of the Palatine and descends toward the New Street, warning that the walls and gates must be rebuilt; if this was not done, it might even happen that Rome would be conquered...
Cicerone, Della Divinazione, I, 101
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Anthropology & Archaeology.
Location. 41° 53.486′ N, 12° 29.172′ E. Marker is in Roma, Lazio (Latium, Rome), in Cittΰ metropolitana di Roma Capitale. It is in Rione X Campitelli. It is on Via dei Fori Imperiali. The marker is located in the Roman
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire and specifically also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: La Casa delle Vestali prima del 64 d.C. / The House of the Vestals before 64 A.D. (a few steps from this marker); La Casa delle Vestali / The House of the Vestals (a few steps from this marker); Via Sacra: Il Fuoco di Vesta / Via Sacra: the Fire of Vesta (within shouting distance of this marker); La vista del Foro Romano / The view of the Roman Forum (within shouting distance of this marker); Aedes Vestae / Temple of Vesta (within shouting distance of this marker); Tempio di Vesta / Temple of Vesta (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Costruzioni di Caligola / Caligula's Constructions (within shouting distance of this marker); Ponte di Caligola / Bridge of Caligula (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 fee to visit.
Regarding Atrium Vestae / Hall of Vesta. This passage from Cicero's De Divinatione offers a glimpse into the ancient Roman belief in divine omens and signs,
Photographed by James Hulse, March 4, 2024
2. Atrium Vestae / Hall of Vesta Marker
The Palatine Belvedere Terrace is located in the background
Also see . . . Roma Turismo. Parco Archeologico del Colosseo (Submitted on January 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, March 4, 2024
3. Atrium Vestae / Hall of Vesta Marker
The marker is located on the wall along the courtyard pathway on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 28, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
