Temple of Venus in Pompeii, Roman temple ruins in Pompeii, Italy.
The Temple of Venus in Pompeii is a Roman ruin sitting on an elevated base and surrounded by supporting columns. The structure displays traditional Roman design with marble elements and a well-defined layout typical of religious buildings from this era.
A severe earthquake in 62 AD damaged the shrine, prompting repair efforts that continued for years afterward. The restoration work remained unfinished when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD and buried the city.
The temple honoured Venus as Pompeii's patron deity. Before it, the city had a temple to Venus Fisica, linked by some scholars to Aphrodite or Astarte. After the earthquake of 62 AD, worship continued in a small votive shrine built while the main temple was under repair.
The ruins are located within a specific section of the ancient city and can be reached through established pathways. Wear sturdy footwear and allow time to walk around the remains and view them from different angles.
The temple's marble paving was stripped away for its value soon after the earthquake of 62 AD, so only fragments remain: a white tessellated border, a band of coloured marble and a central area now lost. A staircase also led through an underground passage to houses on the nearby slope.
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