Temple of Hercules Victor
Temple of Hercules Victor, Ancient temple in Rome, Italy.
The Temple of Hercules Victor is a round temple in the Piazza Bocca della Verità, in the area of the Forum Boarium close to the Tiber in Rome, Italy.
Dating from about 120 BC, the Temple of Hercules Victor is the earliest surviving marble building in Rome.
Once misidentified as the Temple of Vesta, it has served as a church, housing various art pieces over the centuries.
Today, it's open to the public and can be visited during daylight hours.
Its Greek cross plan is very unusual in Roman architecture.
Location: Rome
Website: turismoroma.it/it/node/1121
Source: Wikimedia
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