Portico Dii Consentes Archaeological Site
Ancient Roman portico featuring carved panels of deities.
Within Rome's Roman Forum, the Portico Dii Consentes frames classical columns and architectural fragments tied to ancient temples. Archaeology visitors and history walkers include it on guided tours of the Forum and Capitol area.
Portico Dii Consentes at a Glance#
Address: Portico of the Dii Consentes (Portico Dii Consentes), Roman Forum area, Rome, Italy
About Portico Dii Consentes#
The Portico of the Dii Consentes is a display of twelve statues representing the principal Roman deities, positioned together in a porticoed setting within the area of the Roman Forum in Rome (coordinates latitude 41.8925, longitude 12.4838).
The arrangement of the twelve statues is a noted visual feature for visitors touring the Roman Forum and adjacent archaeological sites.
The statues themselves are classical in style and have been grouped historically to represent the Dii Consentes, the council of major Roman gods; the portico provides an architectural frame for the ensemble.
The portico and statue group sit within the Roman Forum archaeological complex in the historic centre of Rome, close to other major ancient Roman monuments.
- Subject: The grouping represents the Dii Consentes-twelve major Roman gods-and is displayed on a small portico in the Roman Forum area.
What to See#
- Group of twelve statues: A set of twelve classical-style marble statues representing major Roman deities, displayed together on the Forum site.
How to Get to Portico Dii Consentes#
The Portico Dii Consentes is in the Roman Forum area, central Rome. The nearest metro is Colosseo (Line B); it’s a short walk from the Colosseum and from Piazza Venezia.
Tips for Visiting Portico Dii Consentes#
- Visit early to see the Forum before the midday crowds and to catch good light on the adjacent ruins.
- Look for the subtle capitals and remaining inscriptions on the Dii Consentes - they're easy to miss if rushing.
- Combine a walk with the Capitoline and Roman Forum sites nearby for a fuller picture of ancient Rome.
Best Time to Visit Portico Dii Consentes#
Spring and autumn balance pleasant weather with manageable crowd levels for Forum exploration.
Weather & Climate near Portico Dii Consentes#
Portico Dii Consentes'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 (705 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 7° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Good | 4° - 13° | 8° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Very Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.2h |
| May | Excellent | 12° - 23° | 18° | 41 mm | some cloud | 68% | 2.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Ideal | 16° - 27° | 22° | 30 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 15.0h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 25° | 15 mm | clear | 55% | 2.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 25° | 33 mm | clear | 55% | 2.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 16° - 27° | 21° | 64 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 2.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 88 mm | some cloud | 73% | 1.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 1.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 8° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
