Ficus, Olea, Vitis, Sacred botanical site in Roman Forum, Italy.
Three symbolic trees - a fig tree, an olive tree, and a grapevine - grow together near the Lacus Curtius in the Roman Forum.
Ancient texts document that the fig tree and grapevine emerged naturally near the Lacus Curtius, while the olive tree was planted for shade.
These three plant species represented essential elements of Roman daily life, connecting agriculture, food production, and religious ceremonies.
The location of Ficus, Olea, Vitis at coordinates 41.892586, 12.484647 allows visitors to observe these historical plants during Forum opening hours.
The inscription of L. Naevius Surdius marks this unpaved area where these three significant Mediterranean plant species continue to thrive.
Location: Rome
GPS coordinates: 41.89259,12.48465
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:26
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