Gallo-Roman Temple of Tours

The temple features a circular sanctuary with a diameter of thirty meters and includes a classical Roman pronaos with a triangular pediment.

The temple was constructed at the end of the first century CE in Caesarodunum, replacing an earlier sanctuary built during the first half of that century.

The architectural design combines Roman and Celtic religious traditions, making it part of a select group of circular urban temples in ancient Gaul.

The archaeological remains lie beneath modern buildings in downtown Tours, with excavations revealing wooden foundations and architectural elements during the 1990s.

Medieval texts mention the temple without specifying its location, while post-World War II reconstruction work led to both discovery and partial destruction of remains.

Location: Tours

GPS coordinates: 47.39340,0.68800

Latest update: May 25, 2025 09:16