Temple of Hercules Victor and Portunus

Across the road from the Basilica are two temples, the Temple of Hercules Victor and the Temple of Portunus.

The Temple of Hercules Victor is a small Roman temple constructed around the year 120 BC, making it the oldest still-standing marble building in Rome, and the second oldest building in Rome. It is known as a tholos, a round Greek temple encircled by a Greek marble colonnade.

The Temple of Portunus dates back to the 1st century and was dedicated to Portunus, the Roman god of doors, keys and livestock. It overlooks the port of Rome, watching over the goods entering the city.

While we couldn’t go into these it is still amazing seeing these structures in such good condition, standing strong against the beautiful blue sky.Read more