Temple of Diana, Roman temple in Nîmes, France.
The Temple of Diana features a vaulted hall measuring 14.5 by 9.5 meters with five rectangular niches adorned with triangular and semi-circular pediments on the north wall.
Built during the reign of Augustus in the 1st century, this Roman structure near La Fontaine spring later served as a monastery during medieval times.
The building's basilica-like floor plan and architectural elements suggest it might have functioned as a library rather than a religious temple dedicated to Diana.
Visitors can explore the Temple of Diana through the Jardins de la Fontaine, located 55 kilometers from Montpellier and 120 kilometers from Marseille in southeastern France.
The structure contains several barrel-vaulted rooms with intricate ceiling designs and retains fragments of an opus sectile floor made from colored marble pieces.
Location: Nîmes
Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture
Part of: Jardins de la Fontaine
GPS coordinates: 43.83850,4.34994
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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