Temple of Diana, Roman temple in Aix-les-Bains, France.
The Temple of Diana is a Roman structure in Aix-les-Bains featuring a rectangular form with three fully preserved exterior walls that still stand today. Inside, the space holds archaeological finds that reveal details about daily life and beliefs during the Roman occupation of the region.
The structure was built during the first half of the 2nd century as a Roman temple and remains one of only three upright Roman temples surviving in France. Following the Roman period, it underwent several different uses that shaped its current form.
The temple shapes how locals understand their city as a place with deep Roman roots and serves as a focal point for the community's connection to its ancient past. Visitors can sense how this monument grounds the identity of Aix-les-Bains in its classical heritage.
Access to the temple and its collections requires joining one of the guided city tours that run regularly throughout the year. Check ahead for tour schedules so you can plan your visit accordingly.
In 1824 it became the city's first casino before later serving as an art museum, and during World War II it was converted into a hospital. This surprising transformation reveals how the building adapted to the changing needs of the community over time.
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