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Roman Temple of Minerva (Museo e Foro Romano)

Via Portica, Assisi, Italy
075-813-053
Ranked #15 of 30 attractions in Assisi
4.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Religious Sites, Ancient Ruins, History Museums
Activities: Shopping, Walking
Description: This well-preserved Roman temple to Minerva, with its famous classical façade, is now a Christian Church.
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Grays Essex England
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

From the outside, looks like a Roman Temple, which is was, dedicated to Goddess Minerva.Now Christian church, with Our Lady on the altar . Side statue to St Rita More

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Toronto, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

We purchased a combined ticket to see this as well as the castle (so it was a bit better value). But unless you are really into Roman stone carvings stored in a basement area with an extremely small portion of excavated proof of the original complex you are probably better taking time to enjoy it from the outside. If you... More

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Los Angeles, California
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012

May as well pop in if you're in the main square, but not anything I'd really write home about. Very ornate. More

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Piegaro, Italy
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

I love to sit in the piazza with a gelato or a cool drink and just people watch across from one of the most beautiful Roman temples, now a Christian church. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012

From an American perspective this is 10 times older than our country and still functioning. 2000 years old and then some wow!!! More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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114 reviews 114 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
348 helpful votes 348 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2009
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The Temple of Minerva is most interesting from outside. Inside, it is a pretty church with nothing to see. Admire the Roman construction from outside. If you choose to go in, 5 minutes should be more than enough time. There are many interesting religious buildings in Assisi, unfortunately this is not one of them. Entry was free. More

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Verona, Italy
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012
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Florence, Italy
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012
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Bastia Umbra, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 17, 2011
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