Temple of Quirinus

The Temple of Quirinus is an ancient Roman shrine located on Quirinal Hill at the intersection of Via del Quirinale and Via delle Quattro Fontane. Its remains lie beneath the royal palace gardens and have been identified through modern ground-penetrating radar surveys.

Construction of the temple began in 325 BC under Lucius Papirius Cursor and was dedicated by his son in 293 BC. It stands among Rome's earliest religious structures.

The temple honors Quirinus, a deity connected to warfare and Roman military traditions, through regular ceremonies that gathered citizens for sacrificial rituals and celebrations.

The temple survives only as archaeological remains beneath modern structures, so visitors should expect minimal visible ruins rather than standing walls. The location is in a central city neighborhood easily reached on foot.

A limestone relief from the Baths of Diocletian shows the temple facade with two figures performing religious rituals and preserves rare evidence of its original appearance. This artifact provides insight into architectural details that would otherwise have been lost.

Location: Rome

Part of: Regio VI Alta Semita

GPS coordinates: 41.90197,12.49043

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:00