Tempio di Vesta
Tempio di Vesta
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Neighborhood: Aventine
Contrary to the chaos of the city, the Aventine is Rome’s oasis. A neighborhood made up of a patchwork of ancient churches, hidden gardens, private homes and embassies, peace and quiet is top priority and the vibe definitely friends and family. Take a walk around the Aventine and you’ll find a treasure hunt of surprises like the clever little keyhole at the Knights of Malta entrance (the only place you’ll find a line) along with Parco Savello (Giardino degli Aranci) next to the ancient Santa Sabina church. Keep your eyes on the 1960s architecture, several modern buildings are built atop Rome’s original 4th century BC wall.
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- Fori Imperiali-Colosseo • 6 min walk
- Colosseo • 6 min walk
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Marina and Co. Ltd
St. Petersburg, Russia84,520 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
On the other side of Etruscan Street is the most popular (due to its preservation) ruin in the Forum - the semicircular Temple of Vesta (Tempio di Vesta,
Il century BC), built on the site where an unquenchable fire burned since the time of Romulus. According to legend, maintaining the flame was the main duty of the Vestals - the most revered priestesses of Ancient Rome. They had honor, full respect, seats in the imperial box, the opportunity to commute court sentences, and a rich house with a pond and a garden located behind the temple. This “service” had only one drawback, but what one - the priestesses were obliged to observe chastity.☝️Breaking the vow of virginity was punishable by death; they were buried alive in the ground. At the foot of the Temple of Vesta you can see a pile of asymmetrically shaped stones; these are the not fully excavated remains of the royal palace of Numa Pompilius (VIII-VII centuries BC).☝️
Il century BC), built on the site where an unquenchable fire burned since the time of Romulus. According to legend, maintaining the flame was the main duty of the Vestals - the most revered priestesses of Ancient Rome. They had honor, full respect, seats in the imperial box, the opportunity to commute court sentences, and a rich house with a pond and a garden located behind the temple. This “service” had only one drawback, but what one - the priestesses were obliged to observe chastity.☝️Breaking the vow of virginity was punishable by death; they were buried alive in the ground. At the foot of the Temple of Vesta you can see a pile of asymmetrically shaped stones; these are the not fully excavated remains of the royal palace of Numa Pompilius (VIII-VII centuries BC).☝️
Written September 7, 2023
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Mix F
Oxford, UK173 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
Beautiful temple. So nice to visit it on a sunny day. I don't like when my view of it get intruded by other people especially lobster people who should wear more sun screen
Written March 31, 2018
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traveltoforeignlands
San Diego, CA570 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
The Temple of Vesta is located in the Roman Forum. The ruins are that of a small round temple. The Temple of Hercules is located in the Cattle Forum (Foro Boario) in the Piazza Santa Maria Cosmedin far from the Roman forum.
Written October 25, 2015
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TravelerCentralFLA
Clermont, FL1,905 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
The Temple of Vesta is in the middle of the ancient Roman Forum. it was the temple where the sacred flame of the goddess Vesta was kept. The Romans believed that the sacred fire was tied to the city and that if it went out it would be a bad omen for the city.
The flame was kept by a group of priestesses known as the Vestal Virgins. They took a vow of chastity when they entered the service of Vesta. However, in exchange for their service they were given a very high social rank in ancient Rome. For example their box in the Colosseum was right across from Caesar's.
The ruins of the temple are interesting because it is evident from the foundations that the building was circular. This is unique because it was one of the few circular buildings in the Forum. Right next to the temple was the villa that housed the Vestal Virgins. Both the temple and the area of housing are some of the more interesting stops in the Forum.
In order to see the temple of Vesta you need a ticket to enter the Forum area. I highly recommend a visit to the Forum and that you stop and visit the ruins of the Temple.
The flame was kept by a group of priestesses known as the Vestal Virgins. They took a vow of chastity when they entered the service of Vesta. However, in exchange for their service they were given a very high social rank in ancient Rome. For example their box in the Colosseum was right across from Caesar's.
The ruins of the temple are interesting because it is evident from the foundations that the building was circular. This is unique because it was one of the few circular buildings in the Forum. Right next to the temple was the villa that housed the Vestal Virgins. Both the temple and the area of housing are some of the more interesting stops in the Forum.
In order to see the temple of Vesta you need a ticket to enter the Forum area. I highly recommend a visit to the Forum and that you stop and visit the ruins of the Temple.
Written March 26, 2019
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Pete
Fredericksburg, VA1,230 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
Vestal Virgins was a cult that went way back in time. As far as I can make out, Lavinium, a town 30 miles south of Rome, founded in the 10th century BC, is where the cult of the goddess Vesta got started. Historians believe that Romulus and Remus were born from a Vestal Virgin priestess named Rhea Silvia. It appears that the purpose of the Vestal Virgins was to show, symbolically, the purity of Ancient Rome. I’m not sure if and how much the Vestal Virgins were a model for Christianity’s Nun. Not much is left of the ancient ruins.
Written July 2, 2019
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia52,633 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
It seems there is some confusion about the real temple in question and its location. Photos displayed above (and below some of) the reviews are also confusing and they are of both temples. The Tempio di Vesta is in the Roman Forum, next to the House of the Vestals. It was round, but now only a few columns survive. It has only survived in partial ruins. It is still beautiful, nevertheless. The other temple which is more complete, is also round, but it is the Temple of Ercole Vincitore, or Hercules the Winner, and it is located in the Foro Boario. Both temples are circular and therefore people have been confused. Both are great works of art and architecture and both date from a very long time ago. They are worth visiting.
Written October 22, 2017
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vidyapm
Bengaluru, India598 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
The Temple of Vesta is the popular name given to the round temple near the Tiber River in Rome. It may have been dedicated to Hercules. The temple is in Greek style and also uses Greek building material, Pentelic marble, from near Athens. Though over the years several re-construction have taken place.
Written July 29, 2016
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Rochtoga
Roswell, GA214 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
As mentioned by others, the photo for this attraction is NOT the Temple of Vesta! The Temple of Vesta is in the Forum. The structure that is still standing has five pillars on pedestals in front of a solid wall. It is located very near the Arch of Septimius. It is easy to imagine how magnificent it must have been in the times of ancient Rome.
Written December 27, 2014
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Menq
Newport, UK9,203 contributions
Nov 2012 • Couples
This attraction is not know as the Temple of Vesta, but the Temple of Hercules Victor (Tempio di Ercole Vincitore), located in the Forum Boarium, near to Piazza Bocca della Verita. As you're in the area waiting in line to take a picture with the famous "Mouth", take some minutes to visit this ancient and small temple, dating from 2nd century BC (the earliest surviving marble building in Rome).
Written November 20, 2012
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FTMDave
Adria, Italy7,745 contributions
Jun 2021
Remains of the temple of the vestal virgins with their sacred flame. Only some of the columns remain. Part of the Roman forum.
Written July 5, 2021
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C'è un giorno in particolare che si può in qualche modo entrare nel tempio?
Ps: non sono esperto di Roma.
Written August 6, 2019
Il Tempio di Vesta si trova all'interno del Foro Romano. Ciò che ne resta si può ammirare da pochi metri, ma dall'esterno, al di là di una sottile ringhiera metallica. Non credo che il monumento sia direttamente accessibile ai visitatori. Del resto ci sarebbe poco da vedere, perché nella parziale ricostruzione (avvenuta tra l'altro in epoche recenti) non è stato possibile recuperare quasi nulla dell'originale struttura interna, né del suo arredo.
Written August 7, 2019
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