Forum Boarium

Temple of Hercules

Temple of Portunus

The Forum Boarium (Foro Boario) was a zone located on the banks of the river Tiber where the animal market took place in ancient Rome.

In spite of the fact that the Forum Boarium was burned down on various occasions and due to its location also suffered a number of floods, the temples of Hercules and Portunus are still there.

Temples of the Forum Boarium

The Republican temples of the Forum Boarium, built during the second century B.C., are preserved in very good condition due to the fact that during the Medieval era they were consecrated as Christian churches for their protection.

Temple of Hercules: The Temple of Hercules, which has a circular appearance surrounded by columns, has a great similarity to the Temple of Vesta, located in the Forum.
Temple of Portunus: Dedicated to the god of rivers and ports, the Temple of Portunus is located on a podium and surrounded by columns. It has a rectangular base.

Location

Piazza della Bocca della Verita.

Transport

Bus: lines 44, 81, 95, 160, 170, and 628.

Map

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