Temple of Mercury, Roman temple at Puy de Dôme summit, France.
The temple features a central cella structure with a pronaos entrance, built from trachyte stone during the second century CE.
Archaeological excavations from 1875 revealed the temple ruins, leading to its classification as a historic monument in 1889 during observatory construction.
Ancient Roman worshippers traveled to this religious complex to honor Mercury, the deity of commerce, travel, and passage to the underworld.
Visitors can reach the temple ruins by following the Muleteer Trail, with English audio guides available at the nearby interpretation center.
The temple replaced an earlier arkose structure that proved insufficient for the increasing number of pilgrims visiting the volcanic summit.
Location: Orcines
Address: Sommet du puy de Dôme
GPS coordinates: 45.77170,2.96457
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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