Belvedere Temple

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Belvedere Temple, Etruscan archaeological temple in Orvieto, Italy.

The temple stands on a rectangular podium measuring 21.90 meters in length, featuring three adjoining cells and a four-column entrance hall.

The temple, discovered in 1828 during construction of Via Cassia Nuova, dates back to the 5th and 6th centuries BC during Etruscan civilization.

Dedicated to Tinia, the Etruscan equivalent of Zeus, the temple contained architectural terracottas depicting scenes influenced by Magna Graecia artistry.

Visitors can examine the temple foundations near Saint Patrick's Well and view its decorative elements at the Faina Museum in Piazza Duomo.

The temple structure incorporated an underground chamber covered in cocciopesto and a water cistern, indicating specific ritual purposes.

Location: Orvieto

GPS coordinates: 42.72253,12.11989

Latest update: April 13, 2025 09:24

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