Lacus Juturnae
Archaeological Site Small sacred spring and shrine in Roman Forum
A small sacred spring and basin in the Roman Forum near the Temple of Vesta. Visitors encounter the sunken stone basin on Forum tours and learn about its role in Roman public religion.
Lacus Juturnae is a small sacred spring and basin in the Roman Forum in Rome, Italy, associated in antiquity with the goddess Juturna. It is one of the Forum’s surviving named water features.
The modern visible feature comprises a small paved basin and the remains of fountain architecture; it is a minor point of interest when walking the Forum and is often noted for its religious associations rather than size. Interpretive panels and guidebooks place it next to the Temple of Vesta and the House of the Vestals.
In Roman antiquity the spring was venerated as the source of the goddess Juturna and used in rituals by officials and the Vestal Virgins; the site was maintained into the Imperial era and recognized in literary sources. The basin and marble fittings visible today are largely later restorations and reconstructions of earlier arrangements.
Lacus Juturnae lies inside the Roman Forum in central Rome, immediately adjacent to the circular Temple of Vesta and the vestal complex.
How to Get to Lacus Juturnae #
Located inside the Roman Forum complex, reachable from the Colosseum area via the main Forum entrances on Via dei Fori Imperiali. Nearest metro: Colosseo (Line B).
Tips for Visiting Lacus Juturnae #
- Seek the fountain and the small exedra area early - the Lacus Juturnae niche is modest and easy to miss in a crowd.
- Bring a map of the Forum - the Lacus sits amid ruins that are less obvious than the surrounding temples and arches.
Best Time to Visit Lacus Juturnae #
Spring and autumn provide comfortable conditions for exploring the Roman Forum and discovering small features like Lacus Juturnae.
Weather & Climate near Lacus Juturnae #
Lacus Juturnae's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (713 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 97 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
