Temple of Trajan, Roman temple ruins in Imperial Forums, Italy
The Temple of Trajan stands within the Forum of Trajan complex, featuring massive granite columns and white marble capitals measuring over two meters in height.
Emperor Hadrian commissioned this temple between 125 and 138 AD to honor his predecessor Trajan and his wife Plotina following their deification by the Senate.
The temple served as a central point for imperial worship, representing the Roman practice of elevating deceased emperors to divine status through formal ceremonies.
Visitors can observe the temple's remaining structures near Trajan's Column, with its dedicatory inscription preserved in the Vatican Museums for public viewing.
The Temple of Trajan remains the only construction among Hadrian's numerous projects where he specifically chose to associate his own name with the building.
Location: Rome
GPS coordinates: 41.89556,12.48583
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:42
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